Why did James Corden and Ruth Jones decide to write the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special?
They secretly started writing the episode years ago, and after reconnecting at James's 40th birthday in Mexico, they felt the story was still there to explore without pressure.
What is the setting for the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas special?
The show picks up five years after the last special, with Nessa on bended knee proposing to Smithy.
How did James Corden and Ruth Jones first meet?
They met while working on the show 'Fat Friends'.
What was the memorable meal James Corden and Ruth Jones shared during their early days of friendship?
They often shared meals, including dishes from the Crown Plaza menu, and have eaten together more than with anyone else outside their partners.
Where did James Corden and Ruth Jones write the majority of the Gavin & Stacey episodes?
They wrote in various locations, including hotels, Ruth's house in Cardiff, and James's flat above a Chinese restaurant in Beaconsfield.
What was the challenge James and Ruth faced while trying to boil eggs in a hotel room?
They attempted to boil eggs in an ice bucket and later in a kettle, but both methods resulted in a horrific smell, and they eventually gave up.
How did Ruth Jones surprise James Corden at his 40th birthday?
James's wife, Julia, organized a surprise party in Mexico, and Ruth flew in to join the celebration, surprising James when she walked in.
What is the significance of the 'omelette' reference in Gavin & Stacey?
Gwen, Stacey's mother, often offers to make an omelette in the show, and the reference became a running joke throughout the series.
What is Ruth Jones's favorite chocolate?
She loves a straight Dairy Milk chocolate bar with hazelnuts.
How did Ruth Jones manage to stop eating chocolate for five years?
She underwent hypnosis and used aversion therapy, associating chocolate with the taste of mushy peas, which she hates.
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