Actor and comedian Ruth Jones has had her say on the possibility of another series of Gavin and Stacey. Appearing on Monday's episode of BBC's The One Show, the co-writer of the award-winning comedy, who plays Nessa in the series, spoke about it as well as her new book, Love Untold.
During the programme, presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas discussed the fact that the sitcom, which also stars James Corden, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne, was voted one of the top 10 best loved programmes by BBC viewers as the channel celebrated 100 years of broadcasting. The Barry-based TV show joined the likes of Only Fools and Horses, Blackadder, Doctor Who and Line of Duty.
In response, its creator Ruth Jones said: "It’s such an honour - it really is. And as you know, I’ve been on a book tour, going around the country, I met a 12-year-old the other day who is a massive Gavin and Stacey fan. I told her: ‘you weren’t even born then, when it first came out’ and she said: ‘I know, I love it.’ You can get more TV news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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She added: "So many people have come to tell me, which again is a huge compliment, they watch it on iPlayer and it’s a real comfort show to watch. I think it’s because it doesn’t have cynicism and it’s a very loving show. I think that’s perhaps why it is. I feel very honoured to be in that Top 10, that’s a great, great privilege.”
The show's most recent instalment - the 2019 Christmas special, attracted over 11 million viewers, with many fans desperate to find out if Nessa (Jones) and Smithy (Corden) did in fact get together. Some fans have also asked if they will ever find out what happened during Uncle Bryn and Jason's infamous fishing trip.
When asked if there would be another series, Ruth Jones said: "Well, would I actually tell you if there’s going to be any more? People say to me, ‘you could be lying’ and I say ‘I know’.
"You know what, at the moment, there are no plans to do anymore. But James Corden is an absolute joy and I love him like he is my brother, and I love the fact he’s coming back to the UK next year. More than anything, I just want to see more of him and if we get to write together, that will be double bubble as Gwen would say. But never say never."
The Porthcawl actress then went on to discuss her new book, Love Untold, which is about four generations of Welsh women and explores the complex bond between them. While explaining the premise of the book, she explained that it was inspired by her appearance on the genealogy series, Who Do You Think You Are? where she travelled to New Quay in Ceredigion.
She said: “People have told me it’s a very moving book but it’s also funny, and it’s full of Welsh characters. If you do like Gavin and Stacey, Stella, or the TV stuff I’ve done, I think you’ll like Love Untold. It has that warmth and humour in it, and those Welsh characters".
She added: “Just before lockdown, I did Who Do You Think You Are? Part of my journey took me to New Quay by the Pembrokeshire coast, I had never been there before, I didn’t know I had relatives from there and I thought it was such a beautiful place. There’s actually a place in the novel which is called Dylan’s Quay and it’s really based on New Quay. But I didn’t want to call it New Quay because I didn’t want people to be distracted and think: ‘there’s no café there, which one is she talking about?'.
She added: “So I’ve got Dylan’s Quay and Cardiff as well, which I know I live in Cardiff, I know Cardiff as well. So it’s very much familiar territory for me. I love writing Welsh characters - I’m at home with it, the sound of the accents, the different attitudes to life. It’s about heart and I think especially at the moment in this day and age, there’s so much angst going on. I think books, particularly for me, personally I find books a great place of escape, a great comfort. I think Love Untold is a comforting read and an entertaining one I hope.”
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