Ruth Jones Rides Wave of Success with New Projects After Gavin & Stacey Finale Triumph

Recent Accolades and Achievements

Ruth Jones, the Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer, has recently achieved a significant milestone in her career by winning the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2025 for her role in Gavin & Stacey. Her achievement was further recognized when she received the First Minister’s Special Award at the St David Awards from First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan.

New Ventures and Projects

Jones is set to star in an exciting new Apple TV+ series titled ‘The Choir’, alongside James Corden. The series will feature the pair as siblings Ben and Lisa, who haven’t seen each other for several years. While Ben has been living abroad, Lisa has remained in their small English town. The story unfolds when Ben is forced to return to a life he never wanted.

Additionally, Jones is preparing for a special appearance in Cheltenham this May 2025, where she will be discussing her new book ‘By Your Side’ with fellow author Hannah Beckerman at the Parabola Arts Centre.

Gavin & Stacey Legacy

The conclusion of Gavin & Stacey has made television history, becoming the UK’s most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since records began in 2002. The sitcom attracted an impressive 12.3 million viewers on Christmas Day alone, setting the highest Christmas Day overnight ratings since 2008.

Future Endeavors

Looking ahead, Jones’s schedule remains busy as she is set to appear in the BBC and BritBox’s ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ and Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s ‘Run Away’. Her new series ‘The Choir’ is scheduled to begin filming next year, with an expected release date in late 2026 or 2027.