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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between

The Sunday Times bestselling behind-the-scenes memoir from the creators of Gavin and Stacey

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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between

By: Ruth Jones, James Corden
Narrated by: Ruth Jones, James Corden
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*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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Editorial Review

A walk down memory lane? Tidy.
I kept accidentally triggering the pause function while listening to this audiobook because my earbuds thought I was speaking to someone. I wasn’t. I was gasping, laughing, crying. For any Gavin & Stacey fan who's seen the Fond Farewell documentary, you might think this is more of the same, but I can assure you, you're in for a treat. Though this is the audio version of the same book by Ruth Jones and James Cordon, I honestly can't imagine reading it, since it's 100 percent conversational: peppered with clips from the show, readings from emails with friends and producers, and plenty of in-character impersonations. You get to tag along for their writing process and learn how they each faced the pressures of new-found fame. But above all else, this is an ode to friendship. The love between these two is just so palpable, I feel grateful and privileged to have been invited to listen in. —Emily C., Audible Editor

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A warm, funny behind-the-scenes ... a nostalgic treat.
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Just finished the audiobook, absolutely brilliant, lots of nuggets, behind the scenes stuff, really funny, emotional just like the show, I usually do jobs while I’m listening to a book but for this I just lay on the sofa and listened - tidy

Brilliant!

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Fantastic way to end the legacy of Gavin and Stacey. Thank you very much for this look behind the scenes.

Such a great ending

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Ruth Jones and James Corden are such talented, yet down to earth people who created a legendary series of superb shows.
It has been a joy to watch every episode, and to quote from Nessa, and hear others do the same.
I hope Ruth and James’ new project is given the go ahead. Their success and accolades is richly deserved.

Absolutely joyful

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This was such a pleasure to listen to so warm and honest about friendship and the wonderful creation of the show

Cracking

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If you love Gavin and Stacey you will love this book. All the background stories and so much more. I love the real love and admiration Ruth and James have for each other and this incredible love story they created. Thank you both for your brilliant writing (and the characters you played so brilliantly).

Warm, witty and well tidy.

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