Ruth Jones
Actor Ruth Jones - Nessa from Gavin and Stacey - uncovers her grandfather's role in the Medical Aid Societies of south Wales, which provided a model for the NHS.
Actor and writer Ruth Jones - Nessa from Gavin and Stacey - investigates her Welsh family’s history. On her mum’s side, she discovers that her great-great-great-grandfather was a mariner who rose to the rank of captain in the domestic coastal trade. His son surpassed his father by carrying Welsh coal across the world. On Ruth’s dad’s side, she looks into the career of the grandfather she never met. Henry Richard Jones was a leading light in the Medical Aid Societies of south Wales, which provided a model for the National Health Service in 1948.
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"I'm a Jenkins too"
Duration: 01:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ruth Jones |
| Series Producer | Sarah Feltes |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Director | Ben Southwell |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
Broadcasts
Mon 26 Oct 2020 21:00- Sun 1 Nov 2020 17:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England & HD only
- Wed 11 Nov 2020 08:00
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 14:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Mon 21 Mar 2022 21:00
- Tue 12 Sep 2023 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales & Wales HD
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