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Ruth Jones explains meaning behind Gavin and Stacey children's names and sinister surnames


Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has opened up about the meaning behind the names of the couple's three children and the dark inspiration behind the surnames on the show

However, in the final episode, while everyone was preparing for Nessa and Dave Coaches' wedding, Stacey broke the good news to Gavin who proudly declared: "My balls work!" The character of Pete is named after Peter Sutcliffe (Image: BBC/Toffee International Ltd./Tom Jackson)In an old interview with The Guardian back in 2007, Ruth confessed: "I suppose we were hoping that people wouldn't realise and then when it does come to light, it's even more delicious. When heading to Essex for Smithy's pre-stag party, Nessa reveals she has packed all her essentials in her handbag, which includes her HRT medication, feminine wipes, and Tic Tacs instead of a toothbrush.

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