The anticipated drama stars John Barrowman, who played bi-sexual Captain Jack in 'Doctor Who', in the lead of 'Torchwood', which tells the story of a secret British government organisation protecting the public from human and alien threats.
BBC Three is also back with a one-off finale special of critically acclaim medical drama 'Bodies', starring Max Beesley.
Comedy is given a boost with four brand new series, including 'Pulling', which focuses on Donna, who dumps her boring boyfriend Karl just days before her wedding.
There's a new sketch show, 'Little Miss Jocelyn', described as loud and wacky and starring Jocelyn Jee Esien of 'Three Non-Blondes' fame.
'I'm with Stupid', which explores disability in a "funny and truthful way", stars Mark Benton and Paul Henshall.
The fourth new comedy, 'Dogtown', centres around a fictional coastal town and features cameo appearances from Imelda Staunton and Kevin Whateley. 'Tittybangbang' also makes a return.
Factual programming asks whether cosmetic surgery is the answer in 'Say No to the Knife', and in the Body Image Season there are four documentaries including '34-Stone Teenager', 'Too Ugly for Love' and 'Fuck Off I'm Fat'.
Julian Bellamy, controller of BBC Three, said: "Torchwood is just the kind of cutting-edge, ambitious drama of real scale that we're seeking on BBC Three and I'm delighted to be unveiling it at my first BBC Three launch as controller.
"Whether it's comedy, drama, factual, entertainment or current affairs, BBC Three's values should always shine through -- maverick, innovative and witty, with entertainment at the core. In this autumn's offering I think we've got that."
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