Postbox topper marks Gavin & Stacey festival talk
A Gavin & Stacey postbox topper has appeared to mark an appearance by the stars of the show, James Corden and Ruth Jones, at the Hay Festival.
The second day of the literary festival will see the pair talking about their book to be published later this year, on the backstage story behind the hit programme.
Reet Prendergast knitted the topper to mark the occasion in the Powys market town, which borders Herefordshire and is famous for its book shops.
Thousands of people are flocking there for more than 600 events over 11 days.
Visitors attending the talk with Corden and Jones will hear about the origins of the award-winning show, its meteoric rise and all about the actors, including their friendship and working relationship.
This month, Jones said the show was "definitely over" but hinted she and Corden could work together again in the future.
She and Corden created and wrote the show, playing Nessa and Smithy, with the first series airing in 2007.
The series officially ended with a grand finale Christmas Day episode last year and became one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.
When Friday's talk was announced, Hay Festival chief executive Julie Finch promised fans "a joyful discussion about friendship, creativity and perseverance".
When Gavin met Stacey and Everything in Between: A Story of Love and Friendship, is due out in October.
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