Ruth Jones

Stella renewed for second series

TV Gossip

9 Feb 2012

Ruth Jones' 'Stella' has been renewed for a second series. The Sky1 show - which was written by and stars the 'Gavin and Stacey' actress as the titular character - focuses on a working class single mother from Wales who embarks on a new love affair…

Rob Brydon slams Gavin and Stacey musical as 'pants'

TV Gossip

8 Feb 2012

Rob Brydon has slammed plans for a 'Gavin and Stacey' musical as "pants". The Welsh actor - who played Uncle Bryn in the BBC comedy - explained he is happy to leave the show as it was, despite creator Ruth Jones recently announcing plans to transform…

Ruth Jones: Nessa's clothes are too big for me now

TV Gossip

4 Jan 2012

Ruth Jones worries she would no longer fit into her 'Gavin and Stacey' character's clothes. The actress admits she and co-writer James Corden have discussed the possibility of bringing back the popular sit-com for a one-off episode, but after…

Gavin and Stacey: The Musical?

TV Gossip

5 Dec 2011

'Gavin and Stacey' looks set to be turned into a West End musical. Ruth Jones - who co-wrote the BBC series with actor James Corden, who is currently starring in West End play 'One Man Two Guvnors' - has announced plans for the show to be turned…

Ruth Jones promises more Gavin and Stacey

TV Gossip

1 Dec 2011

Ruth Jones has promised to make more 'Gavin and Stacey'. The Welsh actress - who played loudmouth Nessa Jones in the hit BBC sit-com - and co-creator James Corden had intended to write a Christmas special this year, but both were too…

James Corden writing with Ruth Jones again

TV Gossip

11 Aug 2011

James Corden is to be reunited with Ruth Jones in a new Welsh sitcom. The 'Gavin and Stacey' co-stars - who co-wrote the hugely successful BBC sitcom - will appear in the new Sky1 series 'Stella', which tells the story of a woman living in the…

James Corden ready to write new Gavin and Stacey

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3 Jun 2011

James Corden is thinking of writing another 'Gavin and Stacey' special. The 32-year-old actor - who played Gavin's best friend Smithy in the sit-com - admits he and co-writer Ruth Jones, who portrayed outspoken Nessa, are still fascinated by their…

James Corden keen to pen new Gavin and Stacey

TV Gossip

13 May 2011

James Corden would be "disappointed" if he didn't write another 'Gavin and Stacey' special. The 32-year-old actor - who wrote and starred as Smithy in the BBC One comedy - admitted he and co-creator Ruth Jones, the actress who played vivacious Nessa…

Ruth Jones' fat opportunities

TV Gossip

14 Jan 2011

Ruth Jones thinks there are plenty of roles for fat actors these days. The curvaceous 'Gavin and Stacey' star - who is set to play 20-stone comedy legend Hattie Jacques in a BBC4 biopic - says TV bosses are a lot more open-minded than they once were…

Ruth Jones to front chat show as Nessa?

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16 Dec 2010

Ruth Jones may front her chat show as her 'Gavin and Stacey' alter-ego to combat her nerves. The Welsh actress - who played hilarious Nessa Jenkins in the BBC One show - explained she thinks questioning her upcoming guests Will Young, Ricky Gervais…

Gavin and Stacey

8 May 2007

SITCOM With ITV and Channel 4 still flailing around from one comedy outrage to another and dishing out sitcom calamity after sitcom calamity, it’s BBC3 who can proudly wear the telly crown when it comes to making this digital nation laugh. And main…