Gavin & Stacey’ is a TV series like no other. Now, for the first time, its creators JAMES CORDEN and RUTH JONES tell the full extraordinary story of how they turned their little show into a full-on cultural phenomenon.
As they recount the rejection, obstacles and challenges they faced on the way to giving birth to their beloved comedy creation, James and Ruth also explore the flourishing of their own real-life friendship. While their now legendary on-screen characters Nessa and Smithy had a profound awkwardness to negotiate, culminating in that marriage proposal in the 2019 Christmas special, Ruth and James forged a magical relationship of mutual support based also on a deep, shared sense of subversive fun.
Not only will they tell all in their new book but the story of Gavin & Stacey will unfold on stage in a live event featuring both James and Ruth.
Ruth Jones and James Corden will be live on stage in conversation to celebrate the publication of their book: When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between
Expect laughter, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes secrets from Barry Island to Billericay.
From their tentative initial pitch to the emotionally overwhelming final day of filming, the duo detail what’s occurred every step of the way, bouncing off each other in inimitable style. Full of revelations and never-before-heard stories, this is a one-of-a-kind book and live show about a show that’s already gone down in history.
All paid tickets include a copy of the book When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between which will be posted out week of publication
WHEN GAVIN MET STACEY gets to the Swansea Building Society Arena on Saturday 10th January 2026. Presale is Thursday at 10am and General Sale Friday at 10am. For more details go HERE.
They then get to the Utilita Arena on Sunday 11th January. Presale is tomorrow at 10am with general sale on Friday at 10am. For more details on the Cardiff show go HERE.
