Filming begins on new BBC One comedy Better Later

Written by co-stars Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs.

Filming has begun on BBC One's heartfelt new Welsh comedy Better Later, co-starring and co-written by Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs, which looks at the unexpected joys of an unlikely friendship.

The new six-part comedy is centred on the relationship between two people who meet at a knee trauma clinic; retired teacher Clive, played by Steve Speirs, is 60 and widowed and environmental health officer Shelley Anne, played by Ruth Jones, is 55 and going through a bitter divorce.

The series is filmed in and around South Wales, including the Brecon Beacons, and is set in a fictional village called ‘Brynfach’.

Speaking about Better Later, Ruth Jones said "In a funny way this show has been 35 years in the making, which is when I first met Steve. It’s not that we’re slow writers it’s just that we’ve been up to other things. It’s fantastic to be back in front of the camera with him again."

To which Steve Speirs added "Our first time acting together for quite a long time, Ruth makes me laugh more than anyone and I’m a terrible giggler. This could be a long shoot."

Made by Tidy Productions in association with BBC Studios Comedy, with support from Creative Wales, Better Later is directed by Simon Massey, produced by Owen Bell and executive produced by Sarah Fraser for Tidy Productions and Josh Cole for BBC Studios Comedy.

Better Later will air on BBC One