Doctor Who spin-off television series Torchwood will get 13 new episodes on the BBC, according to actor John Barrowman, who appeared on a radio program to talk about the show’s future.

“Most definitely Torchwood will come back to the BBC. We’re not sure when because we have to work out the logistics of the filming and it’s already been said that it’ll be 13 episodes rather than five,” said Barrowman, who plays Captain Jack Harkness on the show.

Torchwood wrapped up the 5-episode Children of Earth story arc in July 2009 with an ending that left fans to speculate about the show’s fate.

Barrowman also briefly mentioned Captain Jack’s involvement in the new Doctor Who series under new showrunner Steven Moffat who will take over from current Doctor Who and Torchwood mastermind Russell T. Davies.

“I don’t know about Captain Jack’s future in Doctor Who because nothing has been said or I haven’t been asked. I’m kind of prepared that I won’t be in any of it, which is fine,” Barrowman said, focusing instead on the future Torchwood production.

[Source: Blogtor Who]