Ruth Jones: Last News

GAVIN & Stacey star Ruth Jones broke down in tears after hearing the sad story of one of her ancestors. The Nessa star, 55, made an emotional appearance on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? last night.

Saga Magazine in their latest issue, Rob revealed he has turned down West End musicals after receiving a warning about the impact this could have on his family life.He said: "I've always wanted to do something... proper."I would have signed up for a big West End musical, but I was warned about the impact that has on your family."My two youngest, Tom and George, are 13 and ten, so it's an important time for me to be with them."Similarly, Rob also detailed the reasons why he has not tried to make it in Hollywood.He continued: "When anyone asks me about going to Hollywood, I give them the same answer."If it means being away from Clare and the kids for six months, I'm not interested."Maybe when they've finished school but, at the moment, family comes first."Rob and Clare married in 2006, with the pair meeting when she was working on The South Bank Show.Their son Tom was born in 2008, and George in 2011.Rob has three children Katie, Amy and Harry from his marriage to Martina.The marriage lasted from 1992, with the pair's divorce finalised in 2000.The actor was actually school friends with Ruth Jones, the creator of Gavin & Stacey.They both joined the drama group at Porthcawl Comprehensive School in South Wales.Detailing when Ruth asked him to play Bryn, he said: "Thank god she did."I'd been auditioning and knocking on doors for over 20 years."At one point, I was even a presenter on a shopping channel.

“Sometimes Coronation Street you know, different people know me for different things and that's nice as well you know?”Les is currently on tour with the musical Fat Friends, based on the television show of the same name.Created by Kay Mellor, the original show starred Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman.The new musical stars Les and Sherrie Hewson alongside Hollyoaks’ Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead taking on the roles.Les admitted working with Kay was a big part of why he decided to join the show.He explained: “I always wanted to work with Kay.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’”

Depending on which side of the pond you are depends on how you best know James Corden. For some, the actor will forever be known as the iconic Smithy, who loved nothing better than lounging around in tracksuits and causing chaos. For others, James is better known as being chatshow royalty, interviewing the most famous celebs on his Late Late Show.

“And they should because the theatres are going to all lengths to make sure that people are safe in the theatre.“And if you wear your mask in the auditorium, you should be fine.”Les was speaking ahead of returning to the stage for a new production of Fat Friends: The Musical.The show will be touring around the country from this month, heading to regional theatres.It is based on Kay Mellor’s series of the same name, which was originally broadcast from 2000 until 2005.Viewers will remember it starred Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden, Ruth Jones and Alison Steadman.The new version sees Les star alongside Sherrie Hewson, Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead.

Les is about to tour the country with the new adaptation of the musical Fat Friends.He plays Fergus in the series which hits the road in January as it tours around the UK.It’s based on the television show of the same name, which aired from 2000 until 2005 on ITV.Created by Kay Mellor, the original starred Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman.Les explained how it was Kay’s involvement in the show which persuaded him to get involved in this new adaptation.He said: “I always wanted to work with Kay.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’“I loved the TV show when it was out and this is a really good musical

“But just being in the rehearsal room with her and we pop out to the local deli for lunch together, it’s very nice.”Fat Friends: The Musical will be going on tour from January around the country.The show is based on Kay Mellor’s beloved series, which aired on ITV from 2000 until 2005.This version stars Les and Sherrie alongside Hollyoaks’ Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead.Speaking about getting involved in the show, Les admitted it was down to the director.“I always wanted to work with Kay,” he added.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’”Les also explained he was a big fan of the television show, which starred Ruth Jones, James

Gavin and Stacey reunited for a special episode, nine years after the last episode aired.For years, fans of the BBC sitcom had been hoping that the cast would go on to create a new series penned by Ruth James and James Corden.However, in an exclusive interview with Daily Star, actress Alison Steadman, 75, who played Pam Shipman has revealed to Daily Star that she has no idea as to whether there will be another episode, never mind a new series.She explained that nobody dares ask Ruth, 54, or James, 43, if they plan on ever writing again as it's an unwritten rule.Liverpool-born Alison said: "People have never stopped watching it, I meet people all the time and they say 'I didn't see it the first time but I'm catching up with it', it's really

Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne has married his girlfriend Celina Bassili. The actor, who plays the titular lovestruck Essex lad in the popular comedy series, and his set designer partner travelled to Oslo earlier this month to tie the knot on the 15-acre grounds of a 1930s mansion in Bassili's native Norway, according to the Daily Mail.

Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones enjoyed a Gavin and Stacey reunion on stage as their characters Uncle Bryn and Nessa.The duo teamed up at CarFest, which is an annual family music and motoring festival held in Cheshire and Hampshire, England. Dressed as his beloved character Uncle Bryn, Rob introduced singer James Blunt on to stage to perform and the pair even sang his single Wisemen together.

Gavin and Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon will reunite in a new one-off comedy filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC One show, called 'Gaynor and Ray', will follow a couple from Cardiff, Wales, on their honeymoon to Scotland where they meet a variety of characters and situations.

Stars of the hugely popular BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey, Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon are said to be filming a new festive comedy special for the BBC set to air at Christmas.The show, titled Ray & Gaynor, is said to be a one-off comedy set in the Scottish Highlands. Ruth, 54, and Rob, 56, are best known to all as Nessa Jenkins and Bryn West in the BBC’s popular comedy, Gavin & Stacey which was written by Ruth and co-star James Corden.Tidy Productions, the production company run by Ruth and her producer and screenwriter husband, David Peet, is said to be the maker of the upcoming programme.

WHILE Gavin and Stacey won't be returning to our screens this Christmas, fans of the show are in for a treat thanks to stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon. The comedians - who play Nessa Jenkins and Bryn West in Gavin & Stacey - have reportedly been filming a new BBC festive comedy special called 'Ray & Gaynor' in the Scottish Highlands.

RUTH Jones has fuelled Gavin & Stacey reunion rumours as she swerves questions about the popular show's return. Ruth's refusal to go into specifics comes after co-star Larry Lamb dropped major hints about the BBC series.

James Corden has given Gavin and Stacey fans the strongest hint yet that the show could make a return by saying he's "just got to let the tank fill up again" for plot ideas. Gavin and Stacey last aired a new episode for the Christmas special in 2019, 10 years on from its last full series, and fans of the sitcom have been clamouring for another instalment ever since.

GAVIN and Stacey stars Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones are unrecognisable in a throwback photo - with Rob revealing they've been pals since their teens. The 56-year-old actor starred as Uncle Bryn in the hit BBC sitcom, which was written by 54-year-old Ruth and James Corden - with Ruth also playing the role of Nessa.

Gavin and Stacey star James Corden has given fans hope that there will be another TV special.

James Corden has gathered his thoughts on writing another Gavin And Stacey special with Ruth Jones, after she told fans there were "no plans" for more of the show last year. On Thursday, the 42-year-old actor told Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show "it doesn't feel like the end" of the BBC comedy just yet.

Gavin & Stacey to come.The actor and comedian said that the show had left its viewers hanging on the edge of their seats with the 2019 Christmas special and needed another episode to wrap up the story.The final episode of the fan-favourite comedy ended with a cliffhanger that saw Ruth Jones’ character Nessa propose to James Corden’s Smithy.Speaking on his Brydon & podcast, Rob said: "Well, I think they might do one more special."Because they left it hanging, didn't they, with the proposal? So it would seem strange if they didn’t.”Rob, who played famous Bryn West in the show added: “But they should crack on if they are going to do it."He made the comments while discussing the hit series with Sheridan Smith, who played Smithy's sister Ruth

EXCLUSIVE: A comedy drama co-written by Gavin and Stacey star Mat Horne and a thriller based on Jack London’s manuscript of The Assassination Bureau Ltd and are two of the latest TV projects being set up by British producer Fired Up Films.

Last Christmas, Nessa gave Smithy her heart - and we never got to see what happened next.