Gavin & Stacey
- TV sitcom
- BBC One / BBC Three
- 2007 - 2025
- 22 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.
- Series 1, Episode 4 repeated at 9pm on U&W
Streaming rank this week: 219
Press clippings Page 2
Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary
Gavin & Stacey character Nessa is one of a raft of famous voices who will recreate old versions of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 on New Year's Day to celebrate 100 years of the weather report.
Paul Glynn, BBC, 28th December 2024How BBC's Gavin & Stacey finale teaches streaming services a valuable lesson
On-demand TV may be all the rage but, sometimes, forcing us to wait for a show makes the experience all the more exciting.
The Scotsman, 27th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
This Christmas special is about half an hour too long and the script recycles the least interesting elements of what's gone before, but it still makes for lovely festive telly.
Charlotte O'Sullivan, The Independent, 26th December 2024What's occurrin'? Gavin & Stacey has breathed new life into my hometown
The Barry I grew up in was a far cry from its peak as a thriving coal port then a holiday destination. It took an unassuming sitcom to give it a lifeline.
Simon Price, The Guardian, 25th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
Well, that was an utter delight.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
You will be forcibly moved to tears.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 25th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
The best comedy in British TV history couldn't have finished with anything but a happy ending.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 25th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
Better than any other comedy you've seen this year.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2024Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale
"It can't carry on after this," explains James Corden. "It just can't."
Colin Paterson, BBC, 24th December 2024Gavin and Stacey was killed by Christmas specials
The 2019 festive episode undid every last bit of its charm.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 23rd December 2024