Ruth Jones

Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones (born 22 September 1966) is a Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer. She co-wrote and co-starred in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey (2007–2010, 2019, 2024), for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2025. She also co-wrote and starred in the Sky One comedy-drama Stella (2012–2017), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Screenwriter. Jones has appeared in various television series, including Fat Friends (2000–2005), Little Britain (2003–2007), Nighty Night (2004–2005), Saxondale (2006–2007) and The Street (2009). Jones was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to entertainment. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Cast

Little Britain Live

(Mafanwy)

A Child's Christmases in Wales

(Mum)

Gaynor & Ray

(Gaynor)

Heartlands

(Mandy)

We Love Gavin and Stacey

Hattie

(Hattie Jacques)

On the Tracks

(Ingrid Crenski)

On the Tracks: The Train to the Game

(Ingrid Crenski)

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

(Nessa Jenkins)

East Is East

(Peggy)

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

(Nesa Jenkins)

Eat Locals

(Mrs. Thatcher)

The Theory of Flight

(Becky)

Emma

(Bates' Maid)

The Baby Juice Express

(Gladys)

Nativity Rocks!

(Farmer Beatie)

Very Annie Mary

(Complaining Customer)

EastEnders: Dot's Story

(Jenny Morgan)

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

(Self)

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

(Self)

Saxondale: On The Road

(Self)

Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie

Midsomer Murders

(Rachael Rose)

This Morning

(Self)

Nighty Night

(Linda)

Little Britain

(Myfanwy)

Torchwood

(Nikki)

The One Show

(Self)

Saxondale

(Magz)

I'm with Stupid

(Jean)

Gavin & Stacey

(Vanessa Jenkins)

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

(Joan Durbeyfield)

Little Dorrit

(Flora Finching)

Mayo

(Cal Andrews)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

(Self)

The Street

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

(Self)

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

(Self)

Don't Tell the Bride

(Self - Narrator)

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

The Great Outdoors

(Christine)

Stella

(Stella Morris)

Tales from Pleasure Beach

(Amanda)

Agatha Christie's Marple

(Blenkinsopp)

Who Do You Think You Are?

(Self)

Would I Lie to You?

(Self)

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Human Remains

(Elaine)

The Graham Norton Show

(Self)

Just a Minute

(Self)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

(Self)

Drovers' Gold

(Mary)

Igam Ogam

John Bishop: In Conversation with...

(Self)

As Time Goes By

(Gilly)

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

(Self - Presenter)

Celebrity Catchphrase

Renovation Nation UK

(Narrator)

Our Lives

(Self - Narrator)

Big Fat Quiz

(Self - Contestant)

Run Away

(Elena Ravenscroft)

Born and Bred

(Ruby Moss)

The Bench

(Mandy Jenkins)

Picking Up the Pieces

(Marie)

Twisted Tales

(Trina)

Have I Got News for You

(Self - Hostess)

Fat Friends

(Kelly Simpson)

Fat Friends

(Kelly Chadwick)