John Barrowman says he exposed himself on the set of Torchwood to "defuse any potential awkwardness" before filming nude scenes

The Daily Mail

"My behavior was wrong, I was juvenile... but I've changed," the Captain Jack Harkness actor tells The Daily Mail. He adds: 'As Captain Jack Harkness I was the star of Torchwood, so I felt it was down to me to lead the company and keep them entertained. When I was doing a nude scene or a love scene it was clear in the script I'd be naked and everyone would have known about that at least 48 hours in advance. So I'd be waiting in my trailer wearing just a robe with a sock over my 'parts.' Then, if I were standing waiting to film a scene where I needed to be nude and someone came into view, I'd make a joke to put them and myself at ease. My actions were simply designed to defuse any potential awkwardness among the cast and crew.