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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between
- Narrator
- Ruth Jones, James Corden
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 9 October 2025
- Run Time
- 4 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Memoirs, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Film, television, radio and performing arts: companion works, Performing arts genres: Comedy and humour, Television, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER*
READ BY RUTH JONES & JAMES CORDEN.
For the first time, go behind the scenes of the beloved TV show Gavin and Stacey with a funny and heartwarming tale of love and friendship from the BAFTA award-winning writers Ruth Jones and James Corden. In this audiobook, hear Ruth and James in conversation like never before.
This is a story about how Ruth and James turned their little show about ordinary life into a full-on cultural phenomenon.
As they recount the rejection, obstacles and challenges they faced along the way, Ruth and James explore the journey of their real-life friendship, 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, this one-of-a kind memoir takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic and beloved shows in British television history. In this audiobook, hear exclusive messages from the cast of the show as they react to the final episode. 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 listening for all Gavin and Stacey fans.
LISTENERS LOVE WHEN GAVIN MET STACEY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN:
'A must-listen for any Gavin and Stacey fan' *****
'PROPER TIDY!!!' *****
'A lovely walk down memory lane' *****
©2025 James Corden and Ruth Jones, with permission from BBC Motion Gallery/Getty Images (P)2025 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
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A warm, funny behind-the-scenes ... a nostalgic treat.
Daily Mail
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Very funny and heartfelt
mdelacey 2026-01-14
Details
- Author
- Ruth Jones and James Corden
- Narrator
- Ruth Jones, James Corden
- Duration
- 4 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9781529952674
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Memoirs, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Film, television, radio and performing arts: companion works, Performing arts genres: Comedy and humour, Television, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER*READ BY RUTH JONES & JAMES CORDEN.For the first time, go behind the scenes of the beloved TV show Gavin and Stacey with a funny and heartwarming tale of love and friendship from the BAFTA award-winning writers Ruth Jones and James Corden. In this audiobook, hear Ruth and James in conversation like never before.This is a story about how Ruth and James turned their little show about ordinary life into a full-on cultural phenomenon.As they recount the rejection, obstacles and challenges they faced along the way, Ruth and James explore the journey of their real-life friendship, 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, this one-of-a kind memoir takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic and beloved shows in British television history. In this audiobook, hear exclusive messages from the cast of the show as they react to the final episode. 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 listening for all Gavin and Stacey fans.LISTENERS LOVE WHEN GAVIN MET STACEY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN:'A must-listen for any Gavin and Stacey fan' *****'PROPER TIDY!!!' *****'A lovely walk down memory lane' *****©2025 James Corden and Ruth Jones, with permission from BBC Motion Gallery/Getty Images (P)2025 Penguin Audio
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