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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions
Gavin & Stacey

Gavin & Stacey

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Three
  • 2007 - 2019
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

A critic-pleasing, gentle and warm comedy about the romance between an Essex lad and Welsh girl. Stars Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Alison Steadman and more.

  • Due to return for The Finale
  • Series 2, Christmas Special repeated Saturday 30th November at 8:40pm on U&Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 159

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Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Bryn (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat, although the stress of organising it is starting to get the better of him and arouse Gwen's suspicions. Then, an uninvited guest turns up and Stacey tells Gavin of her big decision.

Notes

The band that appears is called Pluck and Squeeze

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 6th April 2008
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mathew Horne Gavin
Joanna Page Stacey
Ruth Jones Nessa
James Corden Smithy
Alison Steadman Pam
Larry Lamb Mick
Melanie Walters Gwen
Rob Brydon Bryn
Robert Wilfort Jason
Guest cast
Anthony O'Donnell Ted
Writing team
James Corden Writer
Ruth Jones Writer
Production team
Christine Gernon Director
Ted Dowd Producer
Lindsay Hughes Executive Producer
Henry Normal Executive Producer
Liana Del Giudice Editor

Video

Islands in the Stream

Bryn and Nessa perform the Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton classic 'Islands in the Stream' at Gwen's surprise barn dance.

Featuring: Rob Brydon (Bryn), Ruth Jones (Nessa) & Robert Wilfort (Jason).

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