Fair rating?Torchwood· Season 1 · Episode 3
Ghost Machine
While chasing a man, Gwen retrieves an unusual machine that allows the user to see back into the past. When she inadvertently uses the machine, she is haunted by a vision of a lonely young boy during World War II Britain. Considering the machine dangerous, no members of Torchwood are permitted to use it. But Owen has other plans, and witnesses a violent murder that took place over forty years ago. Using the information he gathered, Owen starts to track down the still-living murderer.
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#12In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#40All-timeof 41 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2006First airedOctober 29, 2006
Guest stars
Gareth Thomasas Ed Morgan
Ben McKayas Bernie Harris
Christopher Elsonas Young Ed Morgan
John Normingtonas Tom FlanaganRyan Conwayas Kid in Arcade
Llinos Danielas Eleri FlanaganEmily Evansas Lizzie Lewis
Christopher Greenas Young Tom Flanagan
Julie Gibbsas Bernie's Mum
Kathryn Howardas Woman in Shop
Ian Kayas Snooker Player
Crew
Colin TeagueDirector
Helen RaynorWriterShows like Torchwood
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