Author: Jones, Ruth

Film, TV & radio

Published on 9 October 2025 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 336 pages
163 x 244 x 34 | 594g

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor the first time, go behind the scenes of the beloved TV show Gavin and Stacey with the must-read memoir from the BAFTA award-winning writers Ruth Jones and James Corden.

THIS IS THE MUST-HAVE BOOK FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES GAVIN AND STACEYWhen Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between is the story of how Ruth and James turned their little show about ordinary life into a full-on cultural phenomenon.

As they recount the highs and lows they faced along the way, Ruth and James explore the journey of their real-life friendship, the making of the show and the relationship between Nessa and Smithy that had the nation glued to their screens.

Full of revelations and anecdotes to working scripts and never-before-seen photographs including:The story behind Nessa’s iconic lookThe original treatment for the showAnd maybe pictures from that fishing tripThis one-of-a kind memoir takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic and beloved shows in British television history. Here are the details of what’s occurred every step of the way, from initial pitch to final day of filming, and all the love that followed.

When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between is the perfect final chapter in this incredible story and is essential reading for all Gavin and Stacey fans.

READERS LOVE WHEN GAVIN MET STACEY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN:I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing all the way through’ ?????’A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the show’ ?????’Brings that feeling of being part of something so precious, the magic of Gavin & Stacey’ ?????