Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones is the co-writer (with James Corden) of the acclaimed comedy series GAVIN & STACEY, which was launched on BBC 3 in 2007 and also broadcast on BBC 2. The second series was broadcast earlier this year on BBC 3 and they are now working on the GAVIN & STACEY Christmas special.

GAVIN & STACEY has received numerous awards, including Best Multichannel Programme in the Broadcast Awards, Best Comedy at the South Bank Show Awards, Best New Comedy (Comedy Awards) and the Sky + Award for Best Programme at the BAFTA Television awards. Ruth and James won Best Female/Male Newcomer at the Comedy Awards for their portrayals of Nessa and Smithy in the show.

Ruth is currently working on two new drama projects for the BBC and has previously written for several dramas including FAT FRIENDS and THE CHASE. Her acting work includes NIGHTY NIGHT, SAXONDALE and LITTLE BRITAIN.

Credits

2008 FAT (BBC)
One off drama commissioned

2007 GAVIN AND STACEY series 2 (Baby Cow/BBC)
7 x 30 minute scripts commissioned

2006-2007 GAVIN AND STACEY (Baby Cow/BBC)
6 x 30 minute scripts written and produced (with James Corden)

2006

THE CHASE (Rollem/BBC)
1 x 60 minute episode broadcast

2005

DOUBLE ACTS III (BBC Radio 4) - THE CYHIRAETH
45 minute co-written play broadcast

FAT FRIENDS Series 4 (Rollem Productions/ITV)
1 x 60 minute episode (Norma's Story) broadcast

LOLIPOP (Boomerang TV)
Sketches broadcast on S4C

2003

Archie and Pearl - BBC Wales 2W
Short film commissioned as part of "Life Squared" project.

Acting Work includes:

SAXONDALE
LITTLE BRITAIN
NIGHTY NIGHT
A Winter's Tale for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Under Milk Wood at the Royal National Theatre
EAST IS EAST (Vestry Films/Miramax)
FAT FRIENDS ("Kelly") series 1,2, 3 and 4(Rollem/Tiger Aspect/IYorkshire TV)