Ruth Jones (I)
- 58 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and executive producer
Press clippings
Inside the messy love lives of Gavin & Stacey cast
It's the TV series that proves that love conquers all - even culture clashes, long distance and in the case of Smithy and Nessa, the awkward fact that he's marrying someone else. But while our favourite Gavin & Stacey characters got their happily ever after in last year's Christmas special, we're afraid the same can't be said for their real-life alter egos.
Charlotte Oliver, The Sun, 20th June 2025Ruth Jones reveals 26-year marriage to producer husband is over
Ruth Jones has revealed she's split from her husband of 26 years. The actress and writer quietly separated from producer David Peet 18 months ago.
The Sun, 18th June 2025Ruth Jones gets award for new book at Hay Festival
Ruth Jones has been awarded this year's Hay Festival medal for drama.
Paul Pigott, BBC, 25th May 2025Alma's Not Normal wins at BAFTA TV Awards 2025
Alma's Not Normal, Would I Lie To You?, Joe Lycett, Ruth Jones, Danny Dyer, Chris McCausland and short form pilot Quiet Life were amongst the winners at the BAFTA TV Awards 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2025Adrian Scarborough offers signed Gavin & Stacey call sheet for raffle
A signed call sheet from Gavin & Stacey's final ever scene has been donated to the charity DENS by Adrian Scarborough. The homelessness and poverty charity is now running a raffle to win it. Tickets cost £5.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2025Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts BBC stand-up show Live From Merthyr Tydfil
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to host a stand-up showcase for BBC One Wales, with Live From Merthyr Tydfil headlined by local acts Morgan Rees and Owen Money, as well as featuring Ignacio Lopez, Priya Hall, Anna Thomas, Esyllt Sears, Mel Owen and reigning BBC New Comedy Award winner Paul Hilleard.
British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2025Ruth Jones & Steve Speirs make documentry celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
Speirs - star of the Welsh sitcom The Tuckers and known for playing Richard Burbage in Upstart Crow - is local to the town and will spend a weekend showing Jones around for the hour-long programme.
Chortle, 9th April 2025Ruth Jones receives special honour at St David Awards
Ruth Jones was given a special award for putting Wales on the map.
Ellie Gosley, Wales Online, 28th March 2025BAFTA TV Awards 2025 nominations
Alma's Not Normal, Brassic, G'wed and Ludwig are amongst the nominees in the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2025James Corden & Ruth Jones win RTS Judges' Award
James Corden and Ruth Jones picked up the Judges' Award at the The Royal Television Society Awards for Gavin & Stacey. Other winners at the ceremony included Things You Should Have Done, Alma's Not Normal and Junior Taskmaster.
British Comedy Guide, 26th March 2025