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Ruth Jones Wins BAFTA for Gavin & Stacey Finale, Teases New Projects with James Corden

At the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, Ruth Jones celebrated her acclaimed performance as Nessa while hinting at future collaborations with her long-time co-creator James Corden.

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Overview

  • Ruth Jones won the BAFTA for Best Female Performance in a Comedy for her role as Nessa in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, marking the show's only award at the event.
  • The Christmas Day 2024 finale of Gavin & Stacey broke records with 19.3 million viewers, becoming the UK's most-watched scripted TV episode in modern times.
  • In her acceptance speech, Jones emotionally thanked James Corden, her co-creator and co-star, calling their 17-year partnership a cherished journey.
  • Jones confirmed plans to collaborate with Corden on new creative projects, including their upcoming book detailing the origins of Gavin & Stacey, set for release in October 2025.
  • The reunion of the cast at the BAFTAs reignited fan interest in unresolved plot points, with host Alan Cumming humorously pressing Rob Brydon for answers about the show's infamous fishing trip mystery.