Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones appeared on The One Show on Thursday evening and was joined by Joanne Lumley and Alexander Skarsgard to discuss her latest project.
Viewers of The One Show were treated to a star-studded sofa on Thursday as Angellica Bell and Roman Kemp welcomed Joanne Lumley, Ruth Jones and Alexander Skarsgard onto the programme.
In the episode, Ruth Jones, well-known from Gavin and Stacey, discussed her latest book, By Your Side.
Responding to a fan’s inquiry regarding her choice to write in the first person, Ruth explained: “My previous three books were all written in the third person and past tense.”
She elaborated on her decision saying: “I just wanted to write part of this book, Linda’s story, in the present tense and first person so that I could make it more of a monologue and being an actress, I could inhabit the voice.”
Yet, when touching on the topic of the audiobook, the star confessed she narrates using a Scottish accent.
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Looking into the camera, Ruth said: “She (Linda) is actually Scottish, so I’ve done the audiobook and I apologise right now to the entire nation of Scotland for my Scottish accent.”
During her chat with Angellica and Roman, Ruth mentioned that the recording process was enjoyable and helped bring the character of Linda to life, reports the Express.
The conversation took a turn towards TV possibilities, as Ruth was asked if she’d want to play Linda.
She firmly stated: “I’d be furious if they don’t give me the part! Absolutely.”
Ruth went on to provide insight into her novel, describing it as a tale of two primary characters whose lives are intertwined despite them never meeting.
Ruth detailed: “Levi Norman lives his story set in the ’80s, and Linda Standish’s story is set in the present day.
“Her job is to try and solve the mystery of people who die without leaving a will or without any next of kin named.
“If that happens and you own anything, it just goes back to the crown if they don’t find any next of kin and this unit actually exists, I read about it on a BBC website.”
Confessing her fascination with such an occupation, Ruth shared with the BBC hosts her desire to craft a character engaged in this line of work.
In her novel, Ruth unfolds the narrative of her central character, Linda, who embarks on a journey to a secluded Scottish isle to unravel the enigma surrounding the recluse Welshman, Levi.
The One Show is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.