Barrowman Brooding for First Child

7 months ago 20th Apr 06:30

Gay British actor John Barrowman is ready for a child with long-term partner Scott Gill - and feels he will make a great father.

The Torchwood star, 42, has been with 41-year-old Gill for 15 years, and the couple is building a new home in Cardiff, Wales big enough to caterfor a large brood.

I'm a big family man and I have this feeling I would be a good dadJohn Barrowman

He says, "We're going to have six bedrooms in it and we feel like we'vegot a lot to offer. A family unit is what you make a family unit. "I have got broody over the last year or so and I think it's partially because I'm doing the show Tonight's The Night, where I am getting involved with a lot of families.

"I'm a big family man and I have this feeling I would be a good dad. I am ready for it".

Barrowman shot to fame with his role as Captain Jack Harkness in cult British sci-fi show Dr Who, which earned him the lead role in spin-off series Torchwood.

He has also appeared in a host of London stage shows.