Originally broadcast 5th
March 2008
Written by Phil Ford
"It's
not about the money, Rhys. I want to marry you today, whatever happens. If the
skies suddenly fill full of spaceships, or an army of Weevils climb out of the
drains on St Mary's Street, you fool! Do you not understand what I'm saying,
Rhys Williams? All I want to do today is marry you. That's all I want to do.
Please."
Something Borrowed was the
story of how Gwen became an impregnated host after a bite by a Nostrovite male.
Soon, ready to give birth, the Nostrovite female, is already on her trail. Gwen
is due to be married at a swanky venue, when she wakes up on the day of the
wedding, very pregnant. Naturally, the team, comprising of Jack and Owen, and
indeed Rhys, try unsuccessfully to talk her out of it. The only problem will be
both sets of parents at the hotel.
The Nostrovite is a
shapeshifter, and it's soon hard to tell the difference between that and the
guests. Gwen opens up to Jack before realising he's not who she thought he was,
and then pumps bullets into Brenda Williams, when she finds out that it's not
really her soon to be mother in law.
Eventually, after using
the Bekaren device to destroy the baby Nostrovite, Rhys then takes on the
Nostrovite Mummy with a chain saw. It doesn't quite go to plan.
Luckily, Captain Jack is
there to save the day
Nerys Hughes
‘Brenda’
"The
problem seems to be an American with no sense of timing or fashion. And your daughter."
Nerys Hughes was born in
Rhyl, North Wales, on November the 8th, 1941. She is an actress and producer,
known for her roles in the 70s and 80s from The Liver Birds to District Nurse,
but also for her role in Doctor Who back in 1982 as Todd for the story Kinda. There
is no mention of any more television roles as an actress since Nerys played
Brenda in Torchwood: Something Borrowed. She did reprise this role for Big
Finish story Visiting Hours.
Nerys reads audio stories
for Calibre Audio Library. She reads a range of different genres from Family
Stories, General Fiction, Romance, and Biography. There are 10 stories
available to listen to, or buy, or stream.
In fact, since Torchwood,
Nerys has narrated a number of stories for a number of audio companies,
including Simply Audiobooks. She even narrates Doctor Who: The Awakening for
the BBC Audiobooks, which was published in 2014. So, if you can't find Nerys
acting, you most certainly can find her around the audio libraries. Just type
her name into any and you'll come up with a few lists. She has a wonderful
voice; I could listen to all day.
Sharon Morgan
‘Mary Cooper’
"Oh,
don't be sorry, Gwen. I can't wait to see the look on Rhys's mum's face. It's
wonderful news, Gwen. Your dad's been going blue holding his breath waiting for
a little grandchild."
Mary Cooper was a little
surprised to find her daughter Gwen, pregnant, and not a word mentioned until
the actual wedding.
Sharon had a much bigger
involvement in the story during the Miracle Day season in 2011 as Mary Cooper,
when her on screen husband Geraint Wyn Cooper was taken ill, and never
recovered. It was a truly sad moment for Torchwood fans.
Since Torchwood, Sharon
has played Nana Flo in Hollyoaks Later series for 5 episodes in 2012. Mother
Albina in Da Vinci's Demons a year later. Dixie's Mum in Svengali in the same
year and Esmerelda Dwyer in The Evermoor Chronicles for 24 episodes from 2014 -
2016. Sharon played Lissie for Diwrnod for 8 episodes in 2017 and as many
before her, has appeared in Holby City playing June Owain in the episode For
the Love of Maureen.
This year Sharon plays
Lissie (no connection) in 15 Days, a television series (2019) and in post-production,
plays Matron in The Laura Marlin Mysteries: Dead Man's Cove.
William Thomas
‘Geraint Wyn Cooper’
"Poor
girl, this wedding’s got her stressed to pieces. Thinks that baby of hers is an
alien from outer space."
Geraint is worried for his
daughter after she informs him that the baby is actually an alien and that it's
part of her job to catch aliens.
Geraint Wyn Cooper is a
proud man and we learn more about him in the final story of his life in Miracle
Day. This episode saw him as the proud dad seeing his daughter up the aisle,
baby or no baby.
Since Torchwood William
has played a vicar in Gavin & Stacey between 2007 and 2010, William in Alys
from 2011 - 2012 for 16 episodes. Robert Owen in Hinterland in 2016 and in one
episode as Stan for the television series Requiem in 2018. In 2019 he played
William, I'm sure no relation, in another television series, Hymns & Arias.
Robin Griffith
‘Barry Williams’
"Listen,
Rhys. Your mother says this wedding is becoming a nightmare. As if Gwen showing
up pregnant wasn't bad enough. Now, you are sure it's yours, aren't you?"
Barry and Brenda Williams,
proud parents of only child Rhys, get more than they bargained for at the
wedding of the century.
Since Torchwood, he played
Mr Jenkins in Zanzibar television series in 2011, and the Man in the Lift in
The Shadow Line in the same year.
Robin died in 2017. He was
78.
Colette Brown
‘Carrie (Nostrovite Mummy)’
"You're
lucky. I'm watching my figure. But maybe I'll keep you for tea."
After being impregnated by
a Nostrovite, Mummy Nostrovite follows Gwen to the venue. It's time for Mummy
to meet her baby. Naturally, she shapeshifts along the way, until its time to
take what is hers.
Since Torchwood, Colette
Brown has played a host of characters in the afternoon medical drama Doctors
from 2003 - 2017. Has played for the past 2 episodes, Dr. Kennedy in the tv
soap. Colette is married to Gary Love and they have one child together.
Danielle Henry
‘Megan’
"Didn't
you see the look on her face when he showed up? Anyway, I'd better go and find Mervyn.
Tell him not to bother getting George Michael out the back of the van."
Megan and Trina were two
of the bridesmaids at the wedding. One of them discovered the body of the guy
they had travelled with, murdered by the Nostrovite.
Danielle Henry is an
actress, producer and composer. Since Torchwood she has been associate producer
for the documentary Word is Bond in 2018. As an actress, Danielle has played
short role characters, but amongst all of that, semi regular characters for
television series' such as Sally-Ann for Candy Cabs in 2011, Mandy Marquez for
Doctors between 2005 - 2014.
In the Moving On series,
Danielle played two different character roles, in 2010 as Jen in I am Darleen
Fyles, and this year (2019) as Trish in A Walk in my Shoes.
Ceri Ann Gregory
‘Trina’
"Class
on toast. Hey, you should get a brochure, Mervyn. If some poor girl ever gets
drunk enough to marry you."
Trina was one of the
bridesmaids at the wedding. One of them discovered Marv in the bedroom after
being 'eaten' by the Nostrovite.
There's no mention of any
other roles since Torchwood: Something Borrowed.
Jonny Owen
‘Banana Boat’
"Hey,
baby, if you're looking for my room, you just passed it, mind."
Banana Boat was the Best
Man, and fancied his chances with Toshiko. He got a little more than he
bargained for after discovering Merv in the bedroom with the Nostrovite.
Jonny Owen is not only an
actor, but a presenter, writer and director. As a writer he was creator of I
Believe in Miracles in 2015 and writer of Svengali in 2013. In the Casting
Department he was presenter of The Boot Room in Series 2, Episode 66, in 2016.
Jonny was producer for 74 episodes from 2015 - 2016 and executive producer for
2 episodes in 2016.
In 2009 was producer of
Good Arrows.
As a director, Jonny
directed the two documentaries Don't Take Me Home in 2017 and I Believe in
Miracles in 2015.
Since Torchwood Jonny has
played single character roles as well as larger character roles such as Ady in
UK television series Shameless from 2009 - 2010. In 2014 played Joe in mini
series Glue for 4 episodes. In 2015 played Taff in This is England '90.
If you follow Jonny on
social media, you'll discover he has a real passion for the 'beautiful game'
and his 'stories' regarding his Dad and times gone by do really lift your mood
on a dull afternoon when rain has hampered any chance of getting out for a spot
of fresh air.
Morgan Hopkins
‘Mervyn’
"Now,
a looker like you must be on the bride's side. I don't think they've got your
sort of style in Rhys' family."
Mervyn was providing the
music for the event after the wedding. When he struck it lucky with Carrie, he
got a little more than he bargained for when they returned to his room, later.
Since Torchwood, Morgan
has played small roles, including Gareth in episode one of Keeping Faith in
2017. His largest role was as Gwyn Wilde for 10 episodes in Gwaith/Cartref in
2018. Some of you may remember Morgan from Tracy Beaker days - Justine
Littlewood's Dad!
There are no further
credits
Valerie Murray
‘Registrar’
"Do
take thee, Rhys Alun Williams, to be my lawful wedded husband."
Valerie was the registrar
at the wedding.
After Torchwood, Valerie
played an Old Woman in The Royals episode Forgive Me This My Virtue in 2018.
Pethrow Gooden
‘Shop Assistant’
"Of
course you are, sir. You'd be surprised. We're quite used to men buying for
their friends."
Pethrow was the shop
assistant at the wedding dress shop that Ianto visited for Gwen's dress.
Since Torchwood, Pethrow
only appeared in one other role and that was of Actor in Play in the the
television series Peep Show, in episode Burgling in 2008.
There's no mention of the
actors who played the Nostrovite that bit Gwen, or the one that came at her in
the Gents loos. So, if you know who they are - message us below and we'll
extend the search.
Photo of Jonny and Vicky McClure courtesy
of Jonny Owen and Vicky McClure
