This was inspired by the character of Yanto Jones , also played by David - Lloyd , in Russell T Davies 's 2004 comedy - drama Mine All Mine .
When Gareth David - Lloyd was cast in the role , the character was renamed Ianto Jones .
This was inspired by the character of Yanto Jones , also played by Gareth David - Lloyd     , in Russell T Davies 's 2004 comedy - drama Mine All Mine .
When Gareth David - Lloyd was cast in the role , the character was renamed Ianto Jones .