Nerys Hughes facts for kids

Nerys Hughes (born 8 November 1941) is a famous actress and narrator from Wales. She is best known for her roles in popular BBC television shows like The Liver Birds and The District Nurse.

Early Life and School

Nerys Hughes was born in the town of Rhyl, Wales. Growing up, her first language was Welsh. Her parents sent her to Howell's School, where she discovered her love for acting and drama.

To follow her passion, she studied drama at Rose Bruford College. In 1960, she won a special award called the Carleton Hobbs Bursary, which helped her join the Radio Drama Company and start her professional acting career.

Acting Career

Nerys became a familiar face on British television. Her big break came when she starred as Sandra Hutchinson in the hit comedy series The Liver Birds. The show was about two young women sharing an apartment in Liverpool and was very popular from 1969 to 1978.

Later, she played the main character in The District Nurse from 1984 to 1987. This drama series was created just for her, and she won an award for her performance as the caring nurse Megan Roberts.

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Roles

Nerys Hughes has also appeared in some famous science-fiction shows.

• Doctor Who: In 1982, she played a scientist named Todd in the story Kinda, alongside the Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison.
• Torchwood: In 2008, she guest-starred in an episode called "Something Borrowed". She played Brenda Williams, the mother of the character Rhys.
• The Queen's Nose: From 1998 to 2000, she played the character Glenda in this popular children's fantasy series.
• Audio Dramas: She later returned to the world of Doctor Who by voicing Margaret Hopwood, a companion to the Fourth Doctor in audio plays made by Big Finish Productions.

Other Famous Roles

Over her long career, Nerys has acted in many other TV shows and plays. Here are a few of her well-known television appearances:

• The Likely Lads (1966) as Valerie
• How Green Was My Valley (1975–76) as Bronwen Morgan
• The Adventure Game (1981) as an Explorer
• This Is Your Life (1984), where the show celebrated her life and career.

She has also performed on stage with famous theatre groups like the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Personal Life

Nerys Hughes is married to Patrick Turley, who worked as a television cameraman. They have two children, a son and a daughter.