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Torchwood: Something Borrowed

Gwen discovers that she has been impregnated by a alien who can alter his shape on the day she is due to get married. The team try to save Gwen after she decides to go ahead when the wedding when they find out that the alien's life partner is determined to get it's mate back at the cost of Gwen's life.


8.4/10 (15 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 2x9
Production Number: 209
Airdate: Wednesday March 05th, 2008

Director: Ashley Way
Writer: Phil Ford (1)

Alternate Airdates:

USA Mar 22, 2008
NL (Sci-Fi) Aug 05, 2009

Starring Roles
Kai OwenKai Owen
As Rhys Williams
Recurring

Guest Stars
Sharon MorganSharon Morgan
As Mary Cooper
Recurring
William Thomas (4)William Thomas (4)
As Geraint Cooper
Recurring
Nerys HughesNerys Hughes
As Brenda Williams
Robin GriffithRobin Griffith
As Barry Williams
Colette BrownColette Brown
As Carrie
Valerie MurrayValerie Murray
As Registrar
Pethrow GoodenPethrow Gooden
As Shop Assistant

Uncredited
Jonathan Lewis OwenJonathan Lewis Owen
As Banana Boat
Main Cast
John BarrowmanJohn Barrowman
As Captain Jack Harkness
Eve MylesEve Myles
As Gwen Cooper
Burn GormanBurn Gorman
As Owen Harper
Naoko MoriNaoko Mori
As Toshiko Sato
Gareth David-LloydGareth David-Lloyd
As Ianto Jones

Recap

Gwen's friends have gathered for her hen's party at a bar and wondering where she is. She finally comes in and she had a lot of work...

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Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Paul WellerYou Do Something To MeJack and Gwen dance
Scissor SistersFilthy/Gorgeous Sugababes - Hole In The HeadGwen's hen party
Soft CellTainted Loveguests pass out at wedding


Episode Quotes
Owen: She's going ahead with the wedding.
Jack: Which is fine, as long as she doesn't go into labour at the altar. Rhys might forgive her for going down the aisle pregnant, but not giving birth to a razor-toothed monster that eats half his family.

Gwen: We're not postponing the wedding. No way.
Rhys: Forget the money, I want you where they can look after you, right? Getting married today doesn't matter.
Gwen: It matters to me! 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.

Geraint Cooper: I was with Rhys and his mates all night last night. No one said anything about Gwen being pregnant.
Mary Cooper: Well, Rhys was probably under orders. Gwen knows how to control her man.
Geraint Cooper: Studied under the mistress.

Banana: I'm Banana. I suppose you can tell why.
Tosh: You come up in spots and go soft quickly?
Banana: I'm actually the best man.
Tosh: Evolution is full of surprises.

Banana: So do you fancy a little drink later?
Tosh: I'm sorry. I'm intolerant to vasoactive amines.
Banana: Huh?
Tosh: Bananas make me vomit.

Ianto: I estimated Gwen's size from the Hub security laser scans. As you know, my dad was a master tailor. He could size a man's inside leg measurement by his stride across the shop threshold.
Jack: Ah, the family eye. Remind me to test it some time.

Owen: Besides, with that Nostrovite around, we really don't have too many options.
Ianto: He's got a point.
Jack: What is it with you? Ever since Owen died, all you ever do is agree with him.
Ianto: I was brought up never to speak ill of the dead. Even if they still do most of the talking for themselves.

Owen: Besides, with that Nostrovite around, we really don't have too many options.
Ianto: He's got a point.
Jack: What is it with you? Ever since Owen died, all you ever do is agree with him.
Ianto: I was brought up never to speak ill of the dead. Even if they still do most of the talking for themselves.

Jack: What I don't understand is if people are going to make such a big deal about getting married, why come all the way out into the middle of nowhere where no one can find you to do it? That, to me, suggests inner conflict.
Ianto: It's because the happy couple want everything to be perfect.
Owen: An alien egg in your belly and its mother coming to rip you open. Yeah, perfect.

Jack Get back, you ugly bitch!
Rhys: What the hell do you think you're doing? That's my mother!

(about Gwen)
Owen: That's the kind of daughter every mother must dream of. Cool as ice, packing an automatic.

Rhys: Hey, are you all right?
Gwen: I'm running around in a wedding dress with what feels like a keg of lager stuck up my skirt. What do you think, Rhys?

Gwen: What will you do while I'm gone?
Jack: Oh, the usual. Pizza, Ianto, save the world a couple of times.

Ianto: That's what I love about Torchwood. By day chasing the scum of the universe. Come midnight, you're the wedding fairy.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorRussell T. Davies
Executive ProducerJulie Gardner (1)  |  Russell T. Davies
ProducerRichard Stokes
Co-ProducerChris Chibnall
Associate ProducerCatrin Lewis Defis
Production DesignerEdward Thomas
EditorRichard Cox
First Assistant DirectorRhidian Evans
Second Assistant DirectorJames Dahaviland
Costume DesignerRay Holman
GripAllan Hughes
Camera OperatorMartin Stephens
Set DecoratorAdrian Anscombe
Location ManagerNicky James
Production CoordinatorClaire Thomas
Post Production SupervisorHelen Vallis  |  Chris Blatchford
Supervising Sound EditorDoug Sinclair (2)
GafferDave Fowler
On-Line EditorMark Bright (2)
Director of PhotographyMark Waters
Stunt CoordinatorTom Lucy
Post Production CoordinatorMarie Brown (2)
Production ManagementSteff Morris
Script EditorGary Russell
Dubbing MixerPeter Jeffreys
Sound RecordistJeff Matthews
Costume SupervisorBobbie Peach
Boom OperatorMartin Stephens
Main Title ThemeMurray Gold
Visual Effects SupervisorBarney Curnow
Production AccountantCeri Tothill
Casting AssociateAndy Brierley
Visual Effects ProducerMarie Jones (3)
Production ExecutiveJulie Scott (2)
ColoristMick Vincent
ContinuityLlinos Wyn Jones
Casting DirectorAndy Pryor
Incidental MusicBen Foster (3)
Supervising Art DirectorKeith Dunne
Standby Art DirectorNick Burnell (2)
Construction ManagerMatthew Hywel-Davies
Sound Special Effects EditorHoward Eaves
Make-up DesignerMarie Doris
Make-up SupervisorClaire Pritchard
Props MasterStuart Wooddisse
Series DesignerJulian Luxton
 

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