Gavin and Stacey fans thought it was all over for Ruth Jones‘ Nessa after Christmas Day’s final episode, but there’s one more surprise to come, it has been revealed.
The Welsh actor, 58, is going to be reprising her iconic role for a special broadcast on New Year’s Day…
Nessa is going to be coming back (Credit: BBC)
Ruth Jones to reprise Gavin and Stacey character Nessa
On New Year’s Day, BBC Radio 4 will be airing a special edition of their Shipping Forecast. It turned 100 in 2024.
As part of their centenary celebrations, the broadcaster has revealed that Gavin and Stacey star Ruth will be reprising her role as Nessa to read the Shipping Forecast in character.
Ruth shared her excitement for the project. “Nessa has got quite a colourful history, and one of her jobs was on the high seas.
The Shipping Forecast was always very important and useful to her,” she then said.
Nessa’s shipping past was referenced heavily in the special on Christmas Day. She was even about to return to the ships before Smithy stopped her and proposed.
Nessa’s shipping past was mentioned on Gavin and Stacey (Credit: BBC)
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