It has been confirmed that John Barrowman will be a guest on this week’s episode of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

The actor, who was recently revealed to have been cast as a ‘bad guy’ in the current series of Desperate Housewives, will be chatting to the host about his upcoming album, due to be released on 1st March. 

It’s also inevitable we’ll get a mention or two of his time as Captain Jack, and if we’re lucky he may even comment on the recent Torchwood USA speculation. Here’s hoping!

You can catch his interview on BBC1/HD from 10:35PM on Friday 5th February 2010.

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Back in July last year, we told you that John Barrowman was in talks to appear in US comedy-drama Desperate Housewives, and today news has surfaced that he has accepted the part and will be flying to LA to film in a few weeks time!

The Daily Mail reports that the Doctor Who and Torchwood actor will be playing a ‘bad guy’ at the end of the current series, which launched its run in America last September and began airing here in the UK earlier this week.

It’s thought that his episodes will transmit across the pond this Spring and will reach Britain in May/June.

Plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, and, according to the newspaper, executive producer Marc Cherry is said to have been ‘very taken’ by Barrowman’s portrayal of Captain Jack. Stay tuned!

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Panto season is now well and truly upon us, and today our very own John Barrowman took to the stage to welcome the arrival of Robin Hood at Cardiff’s New Theatre, in which he plays the title role!

The show, which follows the tale of Robin and his Merry Men as they battle against the scheming Sheriff of Nottingham, will run until January 24th 2010, and you can find out more about it and book tickets over at the official website, here.

We were lucky enough to travel down to the city and watch the opening peformance of the show this afternoon, and we highly recommend it to all!

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Speaking on GMTV this morning, John Barrowman confirmed the long-standing rumours that he WILL be appearing as Captain Jack Harkness in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas specials, The End of Time!

Online fandom has known about his return since April, when Barrowman was spotted filming the two-parter out on location in Cardiff, however the actor has since denied the speculation… until now!

Although it’s nothing new for the majority of fans, it’s nice to have solid confirmation as the broadcast date edges ever closer… Stick with us!

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Don’t miss John Barrowman and his family on All Star Family Fortunes tonight!

The actor, who, of course, plays Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood, will be competing against Emmerdale actress Lesley Dunlop to win up to £30,000 for his chosen charity.

Tune in to see the result at 7:15PM tonight (Sunday) on ITV1!

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John Barrowman was interviewed by DigitalSpy recently to promote his current role in the musical La Cage aux Folles, and the actor briefly discussed his thoughts regarding the future of Torchwood, the infamous ‘Ianto-gate’, and whether or not he will be back in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas specials…

“We’re in discussions about the possibility of doing a Series 4 of Torchwood,” he revealed. ”I would hope it would be 13 episodes - much bigger. I don’t know if they’d do 13 as one story, or if they’d do 5 as one story then the rest another story, or how they would work it, but I would hope that they’d give us 13 episodes.”

When asked about the controversy the show has faced following the death of Ianto Jones, played by Gareth David-Lloyd, in Series 3, Barrowman said: “Ianto was a really popular character and he was a great companion for Jack. Their relationship was ground-breaking on television, but, as has always been said from the beginning of Torchwood, people die young. We were all gutted, but we all realised that it had to happen. Nothing we can do.”

And, of course, the question on everybody’s lips - to what extent (if any) will Jack be appearing in David Tennant’s final episodes, due to air at the end of the year?

“If I’m ever asked to go back, I will go back and do an episode because I love it and I think it’s fantastic,” he said, before finishing: “You’re just gonna have to watch and see. I’m not saying anything.”

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John Barrowman has revealed why he thinks Captain Jack has proved to be such a hit with Doctor Who and Torchwood fans.

The actor, who was speaking to Metro to promote his new autobiography, I Am What I Am, which was released yesterday, was first introduced as the character in the main show back in 2005, and since then he has appeared in 10 Doctor Who episodes to date, as well as every episode of its spin off, Torchwood.

And Barrowman thinks that part of Jack’s success is down to the fact that the audience find it easy to relate to him and his ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude towards life.

“I think it’s the fact I’m portraying somebody people can identify with,” he told the newspaper. ”Whether it’s because he’s omni-sexual or he’s proud of who he is - he doesn’t [care] about what anybody thinks.”

He continued: “If I had a formula, I would sell it! I’d be handing it out on street corners for £1.50 each. I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the popularity and success of Captain Jack.”

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Back in March, we first told you about John Barrowman’s second autobiography, I Am What I Am, and it had its official release today at the RRP price of £20!

Following on from his first instalment, Anything Goes, which was was released last year, I Am What I Am, also co-written with his sister, Carole, offers fans an in-depth exploration of the actor, who plays Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood, including his thoughts, opinions and experiences. The book also focuses on his achievements over the past couple of years.

And in true Barrowman fashion, he’ll be up and down the country over the coming weeks to promote its release, and attending several signings to meet his fans at various bookshops across the United Kingdom!

A list of all the confirmed signing events (so far!) can be seen below:

• 28th September 2009 at 1PM - Borders, Cardiff
• 30th September 2009 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM - WHSmith, Westfield Centre
• 7th October 2009 at 1PM - Costco, Watford
• 12th October 2009 at 1PM - Waterstone’s, Reading Oracle
• 19th October 2009 at 1PM - Borders, Oxford
• 21st October 2009 at 1PM - Dress Circle, London
• 2nd November 2009 at 1PM - Waterstone’s, Bristol, Cribbs Causeway

He will also be appearing on this coming Friday’s edition of The Paul O’Grady Show to talk about his book and his current projects (yep, all 9,800 of them!), so don’t miss his chat with Paul at 5PM on Channel 4!

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John Barrowman has reportedly revealed that he’s currently in talks to appear in the new series of the hit US comedy-drama Desperate Housewives.

The Doctor Who/Torchwood actor announced the news on the Breakfast Show on Radio 1 earlier today, and confirmed that he’ll shortly be flying over to LA to discuss the potential role with the programme’s producers.

“I probably shouldn’t say this but I’ve got a meeting with the execs of Desperate Housewives,” he said. “Can you believe it, I’m going to be a Desperate Housewife!”

There’s no news as of yet to what part he’ll be playing in the show - but maybe when Captain Jack said it’s time for him to start a new life he meant moving to Wisteria Lane? Or maybe not… Stick with us!

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John Barrowman’s stunt for Fifth Gear went horribly wrong when he lost control of the car he was driving and went spiralling down a verge. Don’t panic though, because he escaped the ordeal with only a few cuts and bruises - and a severe telling off from his mum!

The actor was driving a Subaru worth £120,000 at around 80mph when it suddenly slid off the tracks and flipped over four times, narrowly missing a nearby lake. But paramedics managed to get Barrowman and the show’s presenter, Tiff Needell - who was sat in the passenger seat - out of the wreckage and they were taken to hospital for a routine check-up (after John had a few bits of glass removed from his eye - ouch!). Luckily, no lasting damage was done to either of them, and the accident will be shown tomorrow night at 8PM on Five.

“I’m lucky to walk away unscathed,” John said. “I got a ticking off from my mum afterwards.”

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