James Corden and Ruth Jones to discuss new book at Hay Festival

The Gavin & Stacey creators will discuss the origins of the sitcom, its success and its record-breaking Christmas special at the Hay Festival.

By contributor Lauren Del Fabbro, PA Entertainment Reporter
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Ruth Jones and James Corden
Ruth Jones and James Corden will speak at the Hay Festival in May (Ian West/PA)

Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones will discuss their new book and reveal how the two created the hit show at the Hay Festival this spring.

Ahead of the launch of their new book, When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between: A Story Of Love And Friendship, they will discuss the origins of the sitcom, its success and its record-breaking Christmas special.

Corden and Jones will also reflect on their 25-year friendship and working relationship at the festival on Friday May 23.

James Corden and Ruth Jones
James Corden and Ruth Jones attend the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for television, streaming and audio, at Everyman in London (Ian West/PA)

The BBC series follows the long-distance relationship between Gavin Shipman, who lives in Essex, and Stacey West who resides in Wales.