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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between

A Story of Love and Friendship

Ruth Jones author James Corden author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:9th Oct '25

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THIS IS THE MUST-HAVE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES GAVIN AND STACEY

For 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.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

When 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 look
•The original treatment for the show
•And maybe pictures from that fishing trip…


This 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:

‘Warm, cozy, sweet and very funny’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Any fan of the show would love this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'At the end of the day, when all's said and done, this book is a crackin' read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A warm, funny behind-the-scenes ... a nostalgic treat. * Daily Mail *

ISBN: 9780857507440

Dimensions: 241mm x 160mm x 34mm

Weight: 595g

336 pages