Steve Speirs

Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs smiling outside a village shop, Jones holding a clapperboard reading "Better Later", on the comedy's first day of filming.

RUTH JONES: Cameras roll on new BBC comedy ‘Better Later’ — 35 years after star first met her co-writer

Filming has begun on a warm new BBC comedy co-written by and…

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Kit Peters

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Ruth Jones Honoured with Lifetime Achievement as Wales' Best Shine in Broadcasting

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Port Talbot actress wins drama prize as Gavin and Stacey star takes lifetime achievement honour at Welsh TV awards

Gabrielle Creevy took the Drama Performance Award for The Guest while Ruth…

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Kit Peters

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Lauren Evans from Hendy holding her BAFTA award for Best Casting at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony

Hendy BAFTA winner calls for Tourette’s understanding after BBC apology over racist slur broadcast

The Hendy-based casting director whose chaotic BAFTA acceptance speech went viral has…

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Kit Peters

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Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs stand arm in arm by the sea in Wales, promoting their upcoming BBC Wales comedy about friendship and life in middle age.

Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs reunite for new BBC Wales comedy

Welsh comedy favourites Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are reuniting to co‑write…

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Kit Peters

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Actors Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs riding Sinclair C5s during filming for BBC Cymru Wales’ From Porthcawl with Love, a nostalgic look at Jones’ hometown of Porthcawl.

Ruth Jones returns to her Porthcawl roots with Steve Speirs for new BBC Cymru Wales special

Born in Bridgend and raised in Porthcawl, Ruth Jones will reunite with…

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Kit Peters

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