The return of Ruth Jones's likeable but increasingly derivative comedy-drama about a single mum in small-town Wales. The house overflows with kids and grandkids while she trains to be a nurse; the ironing is backing up, and she's possibly having "the change". Meanwhile, Patrick Baladi's arrogant, recently divorced lawyer arrives in Pontyberry as the latest big-city-fish-out-of-water/obvious new love interest for Stella. They lock horns in a road-rage incident, ensuring they'll be doing it up against the Sharps built-in wardrobes by episode three.

Actress-writer Ruth Jones is on a roll

Eager fans continue to speculate about a comeback for Gavin & Stacey. In an exciting development for the show's legions of supporters, Jones won't rule it out.

Was David Cameron behind honour for Ruth Jones?

Was the MBE for Ruth Jones, the star and co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, David Cameron's way of encouraging her to write a new series?

Tidy: In praise of Ruth Jones MBE

The late rise of Ruth Jones, who has been made an MBE, is a blessed relief. According to the prevailing rules of ageism and lookism, Jones should still be plugging away in supporting roles, typically as the large gobby sidekick which for years looked like the outer limit of her casting range.

Ruth Jones wins at Bafta Cymru awards

Best writer was Ruth Jones for comedy series Stella. Backstage she said: "I'm really surprised at how, like, in shock I am... I can't speak I'm so excited. The competition in the category was incredible... this is really exciting."

Gavin & Stacey will not be returning, says Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones, the co-writer of Gavin & Stacey, says there will be no more episodes of David Cameron's favourite sitcom.

Ruth Jones: US Gavin & Stacey remake could be fantastic

BBC comedy's co-creator says Us & Them has translated G&S for an American audience - after several false starts.