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I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room I review: This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBrideBy Your Side by Ruth Jones & The Trad Wife's Secret by Liane Child.The three books Jane Casey recommends are The Guests by Agnes RavatnThe Last Days of Summer by Sara ManningThe Death of Us by Abigail Dean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from her recent BAFTA success – the award-winning actress, writer and producer - Ruth Jones is with us. Ruth's latest book of fiction is a story where the main character embarks on one last investigation for a council's Unclaimed Heirs Unit... and along the way, the character discovers the importance of holding onto friendship and community.He's the architectural alchemist who has guided us through communities around the UK, where people who turn their creative dreams into homes. The TV presenter and writer - Kevin McCloud – is with us under the canvas of this delightful Hay Festival tent. And GT Karber is the mastermind behind the phenomenon – Murdle – a series of murder mystery puzzle books. Greg is the son of a judge and a civil rights attorney who grew up in the community of Arkansas in the United States. But he's taken a break from conjuring up his puzzling and logical creations to join us in the Hay-on-Wye countryside. Plus the Inheritance Tracks of the comedian Ivo Graham. Presenters: Huw Stephens and Kiri Pritchard-McLeanProducer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: explore Hickory Run State Park, home to the geological marvel Boulder Field and 40 miles of trails, with Jim as he begins a new 2025 series that will include all eight Pennsylvania state parks located within the Pocono Mountains. Join Bri & Dee for a relaxing girls' getaway at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort with pampering spa treatments and local brews from ShawneeCraft Brewery then step inside The Gallery at 530 Main, the newest gallery on the Stroudsburg art scene that blends its architectural past with creative new ideas.Find out how Jim Thorpe Elopements helped a couple curate a special new chapter in their love story then discover how luxury and environmental stewardship merge at Woodloch Resort, which seeks to offer guests unforgettable experiences while reducing its ecological footprint. Join PTN in paying tribute to the icon of the Delaware River, Ruth Jones, as her legacy to keep the Poconos beautiful continues and learn more about Little Bethel AME, a preserved church in Stroudsburg with rich African American history that is now open to the public after years of restoration and fundraising efforts.Finally, step out along the Gorge Trail connecting Lake Wallenpaupack and downtown Hawley, a new addition to the Lackwaxen River Trails that tells the story of the region's industrial past, and wrap things up with great music in a new Pocono Showcase segment with singer/songwriter Regina Sayles.
You thought they were done interviewing Megan's coworkers? Think again! This week Megan and Jordan are joined by the fiercely funny Actor/comedian Madelaine Crabb!Maddie joins Acting Up to discuss all things her life and career (try to listen past the accent will you?). A Scottish child of Actor parents, Maddie delves into when your parent is your teacher, maybe I could have skipped drama school? leaving for London and winding up in the DUNGEONS with Ruth Jones and threatening yourself into becoming a stand-up comedian.Discussions include comedy courses and competitions, writing, partnerships and diva moves, agent relations, Scottish identity and accents, crowd cultures and class, paternal hecklers, auditioning to be Megan's mother, financing Fringe and how stand-up can inform your acting practices.Tangents include charity shop hauls, 0 jobs from the pod, Willy out in the bible, clown scams and more outrageous women please.You can find us as @actingupthepodcast on all socials ;)We are @megan_alderson_ & @jordan.skidsArtwork by @those_who.tryWanna be on the pod? Email actingupthepodcast@gmail.com
"Gavin and Stacey" is a British sitcom that first aired in 2007. Created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, the show revolves around the long-distance relationship between Gavin, who lives in Essex, England, and Stacey, who resides in Barry, Wales. Their budding romance brings together their families and friends, leading to a series of comedic events. The show was praised for its witty writing, relatable characters, and the chemistry between the cast members. Critics appreciated the unique blend of humor and heart, as well as the authentic portrayal of everyday life and relationships. Viewers fell in love with the characters and their stories. Will the S1E1 boys share that love? Listen as they deep dive the show's first episode, "Episode 1". Starring: Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb, Melanie Walters, & Steffan Rhodri www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD
Oh! What's occurrin'? Good question…This week's Profile, with Stephen Smith, is focusing in on a woman born in Bridgend in south Wales, who loved to participate in musical theatre as a child – and went on to create one of Britain's best-loved sitcoms.With a degree in drama under her belt from the University of Warwick, Ruth Jones initially found work at BBC Wales in both TV and radio comedy. She soon branched out into theatre, before gaining a role in the popular ITV series Fat Friends.It was there that she would work with James Corden for the first time. But not the last. The pair went onto create BBC Three hit, Gavin & Stacey in 2007. Seventeen years on, the sitcom has just provided us with one last trip to Barry Island and Billericay.So grab a chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan, nine poppadoms and listen to this episode of Profile on the woman known for her iconic role as Nessa.Production TeamProducers: Ben Cooper and Diane Richardson Editors: Ben Mundy and Sarah Wadeson Sound: John Scott Production Co-ordinator: Maria OgundeleCreditsGavin & Stacey 2008 Christmas Special: BBC / Baby Cow Productions Little Britain: BBC Barry Islands In The Stream: BBC / Comic Relief / Mercury Records
Ruth Jones and James Corden are here to chat about the TV event of the year – The return of Gavin and Stacey. Also, Stormzy's festive poem and a chaotic Yesterday's Quiz see out the last podcast of the year.
The overwhelming success of Gavin and Stacey is proof that the BBC no longer needs the outdated and unfair licence fee. I discuss why the revival of this James Corden and Ruth Jones comedy highlights the BBC's ability to attract commercial sponsors and generate revenue without forcing UK households to pay a compulsory poll tax. If shows like Coronation Street can thrive on ITV with sponsorship, why can't the BBC adapt? The licence fee is an archaic system introduced in a pre-digital age. With the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, it's time to rethink compulsory funding for public broadcasting. Sports coverage, popular dramas, and even BBC radio could survive—and thrive—in a competitive, commercial market. Selling off BBC radio would level the playing field for commercial stations, ensuring fair competition and media diversity. Join the debate as I examine the future of British broadcasting, the fairness of the licence fee, and the pressing need for reform. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more UK politics, news, and free speech debates. Search Terms/Tags: Gavin and Stacey licence fee, scrap BBC licence fee, James Corden BBC, UK poll tax debate, BBC reform 2024, abolish TV licence, commercial sponsorship UK media, UK politics news, free speech radio debate, BBC vs commercial media, British broadcasting future, compulsory licence fee debate, unfair BBC funding, UK news commentary.
Oh, what's occurring? We've only got Ruth Jones & James Corden - aka Smithy & Nessa - joining us for dinner! The creators and stars of hit and beloved comedy, Gavin & Stacey popped round to tell us all the exclusives about the upcoming Christmas special and final ever episode. After binging the entire 3 series in a week, I have a lot of questions. We found out that James & Ruth secretly started writing the episode years ago, Ruth loves going on a literary cruise, how they boiled eggs in kettles when travelling, that Ruth surprised James at his 40th birthday in Mexico, how Ruth was hypnotised to hate chocolate, that James is loving living back in London, and you really, really don't want to miss Nessa & Smithy giving us their ‘last supper'! We are so excited to see what our favourite residents of Barry Island and Billericay have been up to for the last 5 years. The Gavin & Stacey finale will be on BBC1 at 9pm on Christmas Day - oh, don't miss it! X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Im 48, I shouldnt be living in a care home Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo by Ruth Jones as Nessa and trailer during Strictly Isak Andic, founder of Mango fashion chain, dies in accident aged 71 Australia says Bali Nine drug smugglers have returned home Parking fines Excel Parking drops womans 1,906 charge Newspaper headlines Spy at heart of Whitehall and PM allows slums Gis le Pelicot removes all trace of husband in France mass rape trial Strictly Come Dancing final Winner of glitterball trophy announced Harlesden Woman killed and two injured in shooting Cooper wont set timetable for cutting dangerous boat crossings
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Australia says Bali Nine drug smugglers have returned home Harlesden Woman killed and two injured in shooting Gis le Pelicot removes all trace of husband in France mass rape trial Cooper wont set timetable for cutting dangerous boat crossings Newspaper headlines Spy at heart of Whitehall and PM allows slums Isak Andic, founder of Mango fashion chain, dies in accident aged 71 Parking fines Excel Parking drops womans 1,906 charge Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo by Ruth Jones as Nessa and trailer during Strictly Strictly Come Dancing final Winner of glitterball trophy announced Im 48, I shouldnt be living in a care home
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Gis le Pelicot removes all trace of husband in France mass rape trial Newspaper headlines Spy at heart of Whitehall and PM allows slums Parking fines Excel Parking drops womans 1,906 charge Australia says Bali Nine drug smugglers have returned home Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo by Ruth Jones as Nessa and trailer during Strictly Im 48, I shouldnt be living in a care home Isak Andic, founder of Mango fashion chain, dies in accident aged 71 Strictly Come Dancing final Winner of glitterball trophy announced Harlesden Woman killed and two injured in shooting Cooper wont set timetable for cutting dangerous boat crossings
We revisit our episode with Griff Rhys Jones with a re-edit! Resulting in a much more relaxed chat and plenty of unheard material. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his sketch comedy work, most notably in the groundbreaking Not The Nine O'Clock News and for over a decade in Smith & Jones, alongside the late Mel Smith. More recently Griff appeared as one of the Three Men In A Boat for multiple series on BBC1, was the host of BBC4's Quizeum, written many books and has fronted a number of acclaimed documentaries for ITV .Griff Rhys Jones is guest number 438 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Griff is putting on three Christmas shows to raise money for the charity EACH, East Anglia's Children's Hospice. With acts including Ruth Jones, David Baddiel, Joe Pasquale and Ruthie Henshall. Get your tickets here - https://www.each.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-and-events/happy-christmas-east-anglia/Follow Griff Rhys Jones on Instagram: @griffrhysjones .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Rob welcomes a friend on the pod that he's been performing with since school. Together they are part of the most anticipated Christmas special, Gavin & Stacey. It is of course Ruth Jones. The pair talk about their early acting days together and Ruth shares an awkward encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow. Rob delves into Ruth's current West End role in Sister Act The Musical and they share stories about life as alter-egos, Uncle Bryn and Nessa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 21st century - from January 2000, right through to the present day. Twitter: @Hits21UK Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0 Piehole: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FmWkwasjtq5UkjKqZLcl4
Ruth Jones joins Nuala McGovern to talk about playing the Mother Superior in a West End production of Sister Act. She discusses getting out of her comfort zone by appearing on stage for the first time since 2018 and working on her fourth novel. Plus what can fans of Gavin and Stacey expect from the Christmas special?This week, the Netball Super League, the UK's elite level domestic competition, relaunched and embarked on what it calls a "new era of transformational change". Anita Rani speaks to Claire Nelson, Managing Director of the Netball Super League, and London Pulse CEO Sam Bird.Politicians in The Gambia are debating whether to overturn the ban on female genital mutilation. Activist Fatou Baldeh MBE explains the impact this discussion is having on the ground and in other countries around the world.From the Pre-Raphaelites to Picasso, Vermeer to Freud, some of the most famous Western artwork involves an artist's muse. So who are the muses who have inspired great art? How do they embody an artist's vision? And why has the muse artist relationship led to abuse of power? Nuala was joined by guests including Penelope Tree was one of the most famous models of the 1960s and the muse of her then boyfriend, the photographer David Bailey. Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter Anaïs Mitchell is the creator of the musical Hadestown – a genre-defying retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth blending folk music and New Orleans jazz. With productions on Broadway and now at the Lyric Theatre in London, Anaïs performed live in the Woman's Hour studio and talked about the origins and impact of Hadestown.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Louise Corley
Ruth Jones is live in the Woman's Hour studio to talk about playing the Mother Superior in a West End production of Sister Act. She discusses getting out of her comfort zone by appearing on stage for the first time since 2018 and working on her fourth novel. Plus what can fans of Gavin and Stacey expect from the Christmas special?What happens in relationships when one person wants a family and the other definitely doesn't? Is missing out on the chance to have children a deal-breaker? Or do some couples decide to stay together, with one person choosing the relationship over a baby? As BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers explores the dynamics between a couple in this situation, Nuala McGovern hears from Joanna Van Kampen who plays Fallon Rogers in The Archers and relationship therapist Cate Campbell.With the cost of renting and living on the rise, housing insecurity is an increasingly harsh reality for many. A survey by Shelter and YouGov found that 54% of women feel that being a renter has held them back. Three young women—Aimee, Rhiannon, and Rebecca—talk about the significant challenges they've faced in the rental market, and how this has affected their lives, plans, and sense of stability. Nuala is also joined by Jenny Lamb from Shelter to talk about how to best negotiate renting.Marina Gibson, a leading female angler who runs the Northern Fishing School in North Yorkshire, has called on the Flyfishers' Club in London to finally open its doors to women. The club, which was established in 1884 and counts the King as a patron, describes itself as a club for gentleman interested in the art of flyfishing. Marina explains why she wants women to be able to join, and how her love of fishing led to a career change. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Olivia Skinner
In this episode, we'll take you on a journey through a diverse line up of captivating shows, including the divine comedy of Sister Act to the poignant gay drama of Breeding, and from the unforgettable Opening Night to the world premiere of Wild About You. Plus, don't miss our exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with cast members Joel Harper-Jackson and Elizabeth Ayodele from the smash-hit Standing at the Sky's Edge.
The divine musical comedy SISTER ACT is officially back in the West End, having opened last week at the Dominion Theatre in London. The show, based on the iconic film starring Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith, currently stars Beverley Knight and Ruth Jones alongside a talented supporting cast. Check out this new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's material, this slightly altered production and its cast! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Learn about Ruth Jones Wakefield, the woman that invented the first chocolate chip cookie recipe.
In this episode we talk about the Sister Act Spectacle at Heaven Nightclub and Blue's Electrifying Drama at Seven Dials Playhouse. Plus Natalie goes backstage at Just For One Day with cast member Tamara Tare. Sister Act (media event): In this episode, we bring you the glitz and glamour from the Sister Act media event at Heaven Nightclub. Join the star-studded cast, including Olivier Award-winner Beverley Knight, the soulful Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, Lizzie Bea, Lemar, Alison Jiear, and Carl Mullaney, as they gear up for the much-anticipated West End production at the Dominion Theatre. Beverley Knight reprises her role as the disco diva-in-disguise Deloris van Cartier, and Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones takes on the role of Mother Superior. With a Motown-inspired score by Alan Menken, this joyous tale of music, mishaps, and nuns on the run is set to captivate audiences from 15 March to 31 August.Blue:We dive into the intense and thought-provoking world of Blue at Seven Dials Playhouse. Detective LaRhonda Parker, portrayed by the brilliant Tamara Tare, takes centre stage in a gripping interrogation, adding layers of complexity as she investigates one of her own in the shooting of a Black motorist. This powerful two-hander, hailed with 5-star reviews and the prestigious Fringe First Award, delves into the intricacies of race, justice, and loyalty.Interview with Tamara Tare: As a bonus, Natalie sits down with Just For One Day cast member Tamara Tare for an exclusive chat as she shares behind-the-scenes stories, her role, and other intriguing aspects of this dynamic show.Tune in for all the drama, laughter, and backstage revelations in this exciting episode!
The UK is one of the biggest plastic polluters in the world. According to Greenpeace we produce more plastic waste per person than almost any other country, with our supermarkets creating roughly 800,000 tonnes every year.We need to find ways to minimise waste through keeping products and packaging in circulation for as long as possible. This is where the circular economy comes in - a more sustainable model of production that reduces, reuses, repairs and recycles. With a general election coming up, creating a circular economy will be a crucial component of the next government's net zero agenda, and businesses will need to play their part.In this sponsored podcast, host and freelance journalist Emma Haslett is joined by Julian Hunt, vice president of public affairs, communication and sustainability of GB and Northern Europe at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and shadow minister for environmental protection and animal welfare; and Dr Costas Velis, a lecturer in resource efficiency systems in the School of Civil Engineering (SoCE), at the University of Leeds. They explore how the UK can move towards a circular economy, and the role businesses play in enabling that shift.This podcast is sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.To learn more about Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' work in making its packaging more sustainable, you can check out its This is Forward packaging commitments or for further information about the company head here.Listen to the podcast in full here or on the Spotlight on Policy podcast channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Natasha Miller interviews Ruth Jones, an author, speaker, and entrepreneur, about her journey of answering God's call to empower women. Ruth shares her passion for helping women embrace their true identity and maximize their potential. She discusses the importance of setting life in order and navigating the waiting season. Ruth also provides practical steps for transitioning into a new season and overcoming common roadblocks such as distractions and discouragement. She encourages women to overcome fear and doubt and live a sweet life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. In this conversation, Ruth Jones and Natasha Miller discuss the challenges faced by women who feel overwhelmed by their commitments and responsibilities. Ruth encourages women to hold on to God, prioritize self-care, and let go of others' expectations. She emphasizes that there is still hope and purpose in these situations, and that God has a bigger plan for women's lives. Natasha adds that women need to make decisions about what they commit to and be willing to let go of things that no longer serve them. They both highlight the importance of staying connected to God and trusting Him to guide and expand their potential. Takeaways * Embrace your true identity and maximize your potential. * Set your life in order and navigate the waiting season. * Overcome distractions and discouragement. * Transition with practical steps and overcome fear and doubt. Hold on to God and prioritize self-care to find hope and purpose. * Let go of others' expectations and make decisions about what to commit to. * Stay connected to God and trust Him to guide and expand your potential. * Find inspiration and motivation through daily spiritual practices and resources. Follow Natasha on IG https://www.instagram.com/natashaannmiller/ Follow Called Women for more resources https://www.instagram.com/called.women/ Follow Ruth on IG https://www.instagram.com/ruthjonesinspires
Catch up with Oliver Callan on the weekend, Ruth Jones, co-creator of "Gavin & Stacey", and current star of "Sister Act" at the Bord Gais, Aslan prepare to hit the road again and actor Norma Sheahan is this week's visiting critic. Plus some bonus content with Oliver.
Ruth Jones is starring as Mother Superior in the musical production of Sister Act at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Examining our dreams, romance fraud & Gavin & Stacey creator Ruth Jones....all feature on today's show
She's the co-writer and star of Gavin and Stacey, she's about to make a massive stage debut in Sister Act, but Ruth Jones is one of the very few people who made Steve Coogan break.Ruth revealed all in her chat with Dave Moore.Catch Ruth Jones in Sister Act at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre from February 13th 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Sober Experiment® Podcast by Bee Sober"! In this incredible episode, hosts Lisa and Alex are beyond excited as they can't believe that they have the privilege of talking to none other than Actress and Author Ruth Jones about her extraordinary sober journey. Join them as they delve into fascinating topics like magic mushrooms, life's ups and downs, and so much more. This informal and intimate chat will make you feel like you're sitting down with three of your best friends, sharing stories and insights. Don't miss out on this extraordinary conversation that will leave you inspired and amazed. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you can sign up to our newsletter, join as a member, join our Facebook group and subscribe to our YouTube channel - linktr.ee/beesober Have a go at The Sober Experiment® in our Bee Sober app by taking advantage of our free 30-day trial (our free gift to you) here: https://beesober.gcph.tv Additional links: Donate to Bee Sober: https://www.beesoberofficial.com/support-us/
Ho-ho-ho, Merry Christmas!! As an extra special gift for you lovely lot today, we've got the one and only Ruth Jones on the podcast! She's a much-loved actress, writer, producer, novelist and you guessed it - she's one of the alcohol free gang. We're delighted that Ruth has joined us on the pod to spread some AF festive cheer and appreciate her taking the time to share her sobriety story with our community. We hope you all enjoy the pod and from all the team at Over The Influence, we wish you a fantastic Christmas and a very happy new year! --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti
Crossy & Zeinab spooke about their obsession with Mona from Nanalan aka the viral videos with "Who's that wonderful gurrrrrrrrl" song!Crossy spoke about Squid Game The Challenge and how you can sign up to take part in season 2. Zeinab loves the show - Crossy not so much! Crossy caught up Ruth Jones who is starring in Sister Act in the Bord Gais in Feb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones gives a shout-out to RNLI stations at Barry, Porthcawl and Lochinver Welsh actress and writer Ruth Jones grew up with the sea on her doorstep. Raised in Porthcawl, where her family still live, Ruth shares her personal connection with the RNLI and its place at the heart of the coastal communities she knows and loves. It's a connection she feels deeply – members of her family are crew and when her father died, the RNLI lowered their flag to half-mast. Hear how Ruth showed her support for the RNLI by putting on a special fundraising event, with a surprise in store. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI Interview by RNLI's Rory Stamp Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200
All Grace wants for her 90th birthday is to heal the heartbreaking rift that's rocked her family for decades. Love Untold is Ruth Jones third novel, and explores the intricate, devastating, and life-affirming relationships between four generations of Welsh women. Ruth joins Richard and Judy to discuss why family dynamics are such fertile ground for authors – they're at the heart of her writing on TV's Gavin and Stacey too. She believes that there's a little bit of bad in the best of us, and a little bit of good in the worst of us, and that writing warmly about forgiveness and redemption celebrates what it is to be human. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Summer Book Club collection, and use the code summer10 for a 10% discount.
The remarkable Ruth Jones flips through her latest novel, Love Untold, Vassos has a controversial walkie talkie opinion and Marvellous Meera might just have the best weekend plans ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane and Fi chat throughFi is a vision in burnt orange and Jane doesn't have drool on her but you wouldn't know that as they aren't in front of the cameras...today. Welsh actress, writer and comedian Ruth Jones is today's guest, she talks about her third novel Love Untold and how it mixes the Welsh landscape with family estrangement.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio.Follow us on Instagram! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Elizabeth HighfieldTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month, Eileen and Eric talk about Bad Tidings, the series 7 episode that introduces us to DS Scott! In Midsomer Mallow, people are getting stabbed. Barnaby and Scott have to figure out the motives behind the killings and what it has to do with Cully's school friends. Learn why Spanish Night is probably not a great idea anymore, see Ruth Jones before she created Gavin & Stacy, and try to discover why Cully's friends don't seem to like her very much. Created, produced, and hosted by Eileen Becker and Eric BuscherSend us email! We love it and crave validation! Write to us at welcometomidsomer@gmail.comLinksWebsite - www.welcometomidsomer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/welcometomidsomerInstagram - welcometomidsomerLogo and Podcast art - Smeedrai Theme Music - The Infamous Space
My review of Ruth Jones's, "Love Untold".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks
In the run up to Christmas I'll be dropping two special live episodes recorded live at the Birmingham Literature Festival earlier this autumn. The second conversation is with one of the funniest, warmest women you're ever likely to encounter: Ruth Jones. TBH Ruth needs little introduction. The co-writer and star of Stella and the BAFTA award winning Gavin and Stacey, she is also the bestselling author of three Sunday Times bestsellers: Never Greener (which was also WHSmith Fiction book of the year), Us Three and now, Love Untold. Warm, open-hearted and generous, Love Untold sees Ruth turn her attention to motherhood and daughterhood as we meet four generations of the women of the Meredith family: Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca and encounter the minefield of complications that form the mother-daughter bond - love, hate and everything in between. You will laugh, you will cry, you will wince and above all you will recognise the feelings that Ruth evokes in the four women.Ruth joined me in front of a live audience at the Birmingham Rep to talk about the complex mother-daughter relationship, why so few people talk about daughterhood, the power and importance of cross-generational understanding and the impossibility of living up to a fantasy life. She also opened up about menopause, HRT, her irrational fear of turning 40 and her favourite new role.... that of Nanny Ruth!This episode includes an exclusive reading from Love Untold by Ruth. And Ruth's book recommendations for Christmas reading.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at Bookshop.org, including Love Untold by Ruth Jones and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including transcripts of the podcast, please consider joining The Shift community. Find out more at https://steadyhq.com/en/theshift/And if you already subscribe - did you know you can buy a Gift Membership of The Shift for a friend at https://steadyhq.com/en/theshift/gift_plans• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Emily Sandford. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love Untold, Ruth Jones The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three. Four generations of one family. Four women: Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca. Each of them has a secret. Each has been misunderstood. And each of them longs for just one thing... to feel loved. When McKinsey Comes to Town, Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsyth An explosive exposé of the world's most prestigious and successful management consultancy. McKinsey earns billions advising almost every major corporation as well as countless governments, including Britain's, the USA's and China's. It boasts of its ability to maximise efficiency while making the world a better place. Its millionaire partners and network of alumni go on to top jobs in the world's most powerful organisations. And yet, shielded by non-disclosure agreements, its work remains largely secret - until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are some symptoms related to perimenopause that we just don't like to talk about. Let's face it, it's personal and embarrassing. But maybe we should. Maybe it's time to take any embarrassment and shame away from being a woman and acknowledge that our bodies don't always behave the way we want them to and it's not our fault! In my 4th MenoChat I'm talking to Ruth Jones, who candidly and without apology shares the impact of her symptoms. She shares the story of having to tell her male supervisor she needed to go home to change because she'd flooded and how she felt forced to miss a weekend break with her husband because they couldn't risk being away from home when her periods were so heavy. Ruth also shares her frustration at not being able to find the words she wanted, her bouts of anger and snappiness with her family and her dilemma around whether to choose to have her insides burnt or a coil fitted to stem her excessive bleeding. (between both of our menopausal brains we couldn't recall the word for cauterising the uterus – ablation). Ruth's story is raw and it's real and it's what we absolutely need to be sharing. We need to make it ok to talk about these symptoms so that we don't feel embarrassed or alone in dealing with them. Story sharing is an important part of how we can figure out what the right way forward is for us as we navigate menopause. There's no one size fits all, and often hearing other people's experiences allows us the chance to take a different perspective. So I'd love to invite all the women listening to come and join our amazing community in Your Best Midlife over on Facebook where you'll find over 1000 women sharing experiences, cheering each other on and building each other up so we can all thrive through midlife and beyond.
Happy Monday! It's a new addition of The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose!This week on the show:Susannah Constantine has a memoir out, Ready For Absolutely Nothing. Actress Ruth Jones tells about her new novel Love Untold. Prue Leith gives us a taste of her new cookbook, Bliss On Toast.And Graham and Maria solve a couple of Graham's Guides problems!Catch up with all the scenes action on our socials @VirginRadioUK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Ruth Jones on her novel, Love Untold, a story of four generations of women
Actor, writer and comedian James Corden reveals the most important people, events and cultural works that inspired his own creativity. He's now probably best known as an Emmy-winning television chat show host, although he recently announced that he would step down from The Late Late Show in 2023. James Corden is the co-creator of the much-loved BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, for which he won a BAFTA. His stage work includes Alan Bennett's National Theatre play The History Boys, and the starring role in One Man Two Guvnors, which won him a Tony Award after it transferred to Broadway. His film roles include Oceans 8, Peter Rabbit, Into The Woods and The Prom. James Corden reveals how he wanted to entertain audiences from a very young age, and his theatrical ambitions were encouraged by his father who would take him to see musicals. He chooses the experience of seeing Gary Wilmot starring in the stage show Me and My Girl as one of his most important inspirations. He also reflects on the experience of working for writer-director Shane Meadows on the film 24/7, which starred Bob Hoskins, and the huge influence on his own work of filmmaker Mike Leigh. James also chooses the television comedy drama series The Royle Family as one of the inspirations for his series Gavin and Stacey, which he co-wrote with Ruth Jones. Reflecting on his recent decision to leave The Late Late Show, he reveals that he was persuaded to move on and pursue new creative challenges by a David Bowie quote. Producer: Edwina Pitman
ACCA's Ruth Jones shares her expert advice for achieving success in the SBR exam
In 1943, in all the tragedy, horror, and seemingly endless casualties, Ruth Caye Jones looked to the Word of God. As she did, words to a song came to her, and she started writing them down. A melody followed. That short, simple hymn went around the world and it still applies today: "In times like these, we need a Savior; In times like these, we need an Anchor." Join me to learn more about Ruth Jones and study the truths that still ring out for us today.https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/in-times-like-these-written-in-1943/
Welcome back to week twenty of The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose!Graham and trusty accomplice Maria McErlane help with your dilemmas in Graham's Guide.This weeks guests include:Actress and author Ruth Jones talks to us about her brand new novel "Us Three" as well as giving us some behind the scenes on some of her new TV projects.Actor Tom Ellis speaks to us live from LA to discuss his latest appearance in the new season of "Lucifer".Television presenter Angela Scanlon is back to tell us about the return of "Your Home Made Perfect".Actor Billy Howle celebrates the first and brand new drama series, "The Beast Must Die"Graham will be back on your radio in The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all the highlights every week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zoe is joined by Ruth Jones, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb to chat about revisiting their characters after nine years for their Christmas Day special on BBC One.
Ruth Jones discusses her debut novel, and Maria has more Grill Grahams