Ruth Jones (I)
- 58 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and executive producer
Press clippings Page 5
Gavin & Stacey: Bringing a crackin' Christmas to Barry
Oh! What's occurring? Christmas on Barry Island, that's what. Ten years since we left the fab four - Gavin, Stacey, Nessa and Smithy - on the Welsh seafront, they're back with a festive special that will have you cackling over your Christmas pudding and blubbing into your Babycham. Probably at the same time.
Emma Saunders, BBC, 25th December 2019Gavin and Stacey Christmas special review
The Billericay-Barry massive are back. And we won't tell a lie ... in these less innocent times, they are most welcome.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 25th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, review
James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite to remind us of a kinder sort of comedy.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 25th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Christmas special 2019, review
A funny, poignant and perfectly pitched return for one of the best comedies of recent years.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2019I talk Gavin & Stacey, Christmas Special 2019
After a 10-year absence, Gavin & Stacey returned with its best episode yet. Full of warmth, heart and humour it felt as if our favourite characters from Barry and Billericay had never been away.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 25th December 2019TV preview: Gavin And Stacey, BBC One
It's the big Christmas Day comedy for 2019 and it's ten years since it last went out. No pressure then. Actually quite a lot of pressure.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2019Ruth Jones: Gavin & Stacey Xmas special is Brexit free
It could be the perfect distraction for families sulking after a day of political squabbling. The show's creator Ruth Jones tells Adrian Lobb we could all use a bit of its trademark warmth.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 23rd December 2019Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
Tidy! It's like your favourite relatives turning up at Christmas.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 7th December 2019Gavin & Stacey festive special spoiler-free preview
Ruth Jones and James Corden impressively resurrect their sitcom for Christmas.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 7th December 2019Preview: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
"It's like old times, isn't it, babe?" Mathew Horne's Gavin says at the start of this festive episode, which has been a very long time coming.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd December 2019