Cast & creator
Ruth Jones
Best known for Midsomer Murders, The Graham Norton Show, The One Show
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.
Also known as: Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones
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film credits
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television credits
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1988–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (94)
Showing 94 of 94 credits
Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose
1997
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
The One Show
Self
2006
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
1990
Would I Lie to You?
Self
2007
Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp
2004
The Jonathan Ross Show
Self - Guest
2011
Torchwood
Nikki
2006
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
2004
Little Britain
Myfanwy
2003
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
2004
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Self
2009
Saxondale
Magz
2006
As Time Goes By
Gilly
1992
Remembers…
2022
Born and Bred
Ruby Moss
2002
Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins
2007Gavin & Stacey
Producer
2007Gavin & Stacey
Writer
2007Gavin & Stacey
Associate Producer
2007Gavin & Stacey
Creator
2007
The Other Bennet Sister
Mrs. Bennett
2026
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
Fat Friends
Kelly Simpson
2000Fat Friends
Kelly Chadwick
2000Fat Friends
Writer
2000
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self
2009
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft
2026
Stella
Stella Morris
2012Stella
Writer
2012Stella
Creator
2012
Our Lives
Self - Narrator
2017
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self
2016
Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator
2007
The Street
2006
Little Dorrit
Flora Finching
2008
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self
2009The Bench
Mandy Jenkins
2001
Nighty Night
Linda
2004
This Morning
Self
1988
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield
2008
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self
2013
Twisted Tales
Trina
2005
Us & Them
Original Series Creator
2014
Mayo
Cal Andrews
2006
Drovers' Gold
Mary
1997
Just a Minute
Self
2012
Human Remains
Elaine
2000
The Rapture
Mel Thomas
2026
Emma
Bates' Maid
1996
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
2017
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001Better Later
Shelley Anne
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Vanessa Jenkins
2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Writer
2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Executive Producer
2024
I'm with Stupid
Jean
2006
The Theory of Flight
Becky
1999
The Big Night In
Various Roles
2020
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda
2001Picking Up the Pieces
Marie
1998
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
2025
East Is East
Peggy
1999
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Nessa Jenkins
2008Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Producer
2008Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Writer
2008
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
2019Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Writer
2019
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
2001
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
2003
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
2004
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
2009
The Great Outdoors
Christine
2010
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
2006
Renovation Nation UK
Narrator
2022
Heartlands
Mandy
2003We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
2018Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
2024Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor
Gaynor & Ray
Writer
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
2009
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
2011On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Ingrid Crenski
2011
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
2009On the Tracks
Writer
2009
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
2006
Igam Ogam
2009The Choir
Executive Producer
The Choir
Creator
