THEY were childhood sweethearts. My sister Jenny McClure and her fiancé Carl Reid met while at Fernwood School in Wollaton.
They're both 33 and have been together for 17 years, although they have known each other since they were eight.
Carl is a joiner, like my dad, Mick. Jenny works at Shepherd Direct, a property company in Chilwell where I worked for eight years. Our mum, Carol, works on the same business park for First Response Finance.
They live in Toton, near me and they've a little boy, Kai, who is seven in September. He played my son in Line of Duty. He appeared in both series. I'm hoping he'll get a speaking part in the third series.
They are getting married today at St Leonard's Church in Wollaton, the same church where Jenny and I were christened.
They've already had a honeymoon. Sort of. They only recently came back from a holiday in Corfu. They booked the holiday before they booked the wedding. So they've kind of done it backwards. We're like that, the McClures.
Carl is like a brother to me already, because he's been part of my life for such a long time. He's full of heart and very kind, he really looks after Jenny. And he has a great sense of humour – he really makes me laugh.
I'm really pleased they are getting married, finally. I'm wishing them both the best day today and all the happiness in their lives together. The whole family is really excited for them.
