Ruth Jones (2018 Event)

Acclaimed comedy actress and writer Ruth Jones has turned her talents to novel writing. Never Greener ponders the age-old question of whether the grass is a different shade on the other side. Kate had a fling in her early 20s with a married man and when they meet again years later, she wonders if she missed a trick or had a close shave. Spend an entertaining hour with the writer of the award-winning TV series Gavin & Stacey with this event recorded live at the 2018 Edinburgh International Book Festival. Chaired by Hannah Beckerman.

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