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Ruth Jones's comedy pedigree - Radio Times, August 2007

Ruth Jones as Nessa in Gavin & Stacey © BBC
Ruth Margolis casts an eye over the actress's recent roles.

"Is Ruth Jones the best-connected actress in comedy? The Bridgend-born star cut her teeth on Human Remains with pals Rob Brydon and Julia Davis. Her connection to Brydon goes way back: "I went to comprehensive school with Rob," says Jones. "We were good friends. He gave me driving lessons."

Recently, Jones has snaffled more roles starring alongside famous friends - as Little Britain's Myfanwy, Linda in Nighty Night and Steve Coogan's girlfriend in Saxondale. She's also Nessa in the glorious Gavin & Stacey - a series she co-wrote.

We think Jones could be the next Caroline Aherne, but she's less sure: "I see myself more as a Caroline Quentin, but that's very kind of you to say so."

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