John Barrowman and Bill Pullman to promote Torchwood at Cannes

John Barrowman and Bill Pullman will be heading to Cannes to promote the new series of Torchwood at MIPTV 2011, BBC Worldwide have announced.

They will be accompanied by executive producer Julie Gardner and will be launching "Torchwood: Miracle Day" to buyers from around the world on Monday 4th April.

Steve Macallister, Managing Director of BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution, commented, "We’re thrilled to have John Barrowman and Bill Pullman with us at MIPTV.

The fact that Torchwood: Miracle Day is able to attract such a high-calibre, international cast reflects the quality of the production – so it’s sure to prove popular with buyers again, along with the rest of our exciting drama slate."

Torchwood is expected to air on BBC One and Starz in July.

(Source: BBC Press Office)