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
Streaming rank this week: 159
Press clippings Page 10
Gavin & Stacey Xmas Special got 11 Ofcom complaints
This year's Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special only received 11 Ofcom complaints over using a homophobic slur despite hundreds of complaints on social media.
Nika Shakhnazarova, The Mirror, 27th December 2019The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special review
A rotund man who laughs at everything and just keeps giving gifts has saved Christmas. Yes, James Corden has united Britain in sitting on the sofa to watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. It was the biggest hit of the day and could go on to become the most watched show of the year.
Shouting At The Telly, 27th December 2019Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
Nothing could bring a lump to the throat like this moment.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 26th December 2019Christmas TV review: Gavin & Stacey, Mrs. Brown's Boys
Reviews of both Gavin & Stacey (****) and Mrs. Brown's Boys (**).
Carol Midgley, The Times, 26th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special, BBC One
A big cwtch from Barry.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 26th December 2019Over 11 million watch Gavin & Stacey
The return of Gavin & Stacey was seen by over 11 million viewers, making it the most-watched Christmas Day show in over a decade.
British Comedy Guide, 26th December 2019Gavin & Stacey: Bringing a crackin' Christmas to Barry
Oh! What's occurring? Christmas on Barry Island, that's what. Ten years since we left the fab four - Gavin, Stacey, Nessa and Smithy - on the Welsh seafront, they're back with a festive special that will have you cackling over your Christmas pudding and blubbing into your Babycham. Probably at the same time.
Emma Saunders, BBC, 25th December 2019Gavin and Stacey Christmas special review
The Billericay-Barry massive are back. And we won't tell a lie ... in these less innocent times, they are most welcome.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 25th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, review
James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite to remind us of a kinder sort of comedy.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 25th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Christmas special 2019, review
A funny, poignant and perfectly pitched return for one of the best comedies of recent years.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2019