Ruth Jones, who plays tough Nessa in Gavin and Stacey, has revealed to the PA that she was “in tears for a week” as the filming for the popular series came to an end.

She also talked about how her co-stars were similarly “awash” with tears.

Ruth said, “It sounds silly I know, but it’s been a big part of our lives for the past three years.

“It was very emotional filming at the end. Even from day one we all had this sad feeling about it all ending.

“In the final week me and Jo Page just couldn’t stop crying. We were pathetic and we looked like frogs. And on the last day me and James were awash…

“But, y’know, things have to move on. I like to think that we dipped into the lives of
Gavin and Stacey and their family and friends for a couple of years, and now it’s time to dip out again and let them get on with it.

“I actually do believe sometimes that these people exist! Am I going mad?”

Ruth added that she and co-writer James were now considering writing a film, but she said that if they did, it would not feature characters from Gavin and Stacey.