Ruth Jones to present BBC Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast in character as Nessa

Ruth Jones will present BBC Radio 4's 'The Shipping Forecast' on New Year’s Day, in character as Nessa from 'Gavin and Stacey.' This role has led to speculation that she may use popular catchphrases from the show. Jones, who co-wrote 'Gavin and Stacey,' noted that Nessa has a connection to the sea. Her appearance is part of a special celebration marking 100 years of the Met Office's forecasts on the BBC. Other celebrities, including Stephen Fry and Dame Ellen MacArthur, will also present historic forecasts on the same day. The programming aims to honor the significance of 'The Shipping Forecast' in British culture.