Nerys Hughes

Nerys Hughes (born 8 November 1941) is a Welsh actress and narrator, known primarily for her television roles, including her parts in the BBC TV series The Liver Birds (1971–1978) and The District Nurse (1984–1987).

Early life and education She was born in Rhyl, Denbighshire. Her parents were Myfi and Ted Kerfoot-Hughes, who raised her as a Methodist; she attended Howell's School in Denbigh, where she took an interest in drama. Her first language was Welsh, although she said in 2009 that by then she had lost some competence. She studied drama at Rose Bruford College and in 1960 joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary.

Career One of Hughes's early dramatic roles was in Ken Loach's television series titled Diary of a Young Man in 1964. Other productions include The Mating Game (1971), Jack and the Beanstalk (1979-1980), and Under Milk Wood (1995). Hughes later returned to Doctor Who through Big Finish Productions audio dramas as the Fourth Doctor's companion Margaret Hopwood.

In 2008, she starred in Torchwood: "Something Borrowed" as Brenda Williams.

Personal life Hughes is married to television cameraman Patrick Turley and has a son and a daughter.

In popular culture Half Man Half Biscuit released a song "I Hate Nerys Hughes (From The Heart)" on the album Back in the D.H.S.S..

Television roles

Comedy

Drama

Appearances