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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 - 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.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 508

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Gavin & Stacey fans get shock fishing trip clip

A new Gavin & Stacey clip has given fans their first ever glimpse of Uncle Bryn and Jason on the long-discussed fishing trip.

Ryan Leston, BBC, 2nd January 2025

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell review

The documentary on the hit sitcom was a love-bomb, but fell short on major revelations.

James Jackson, The Times, 1st January 2025

Gavin and Stacey and Outnumbered are great, but why aren't there any new sitcoms on British TV?

We used to have Great British sitcoms coming out of our ears. Now, the only hope of a laugh round here is via a nostalgia-mining reunion.

Maddy Mussen, Evening Standard, 30th December 2024

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 2024

How 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 2024

Gavin & 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 2024

What'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 2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review

Well, that was an utter delight.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review

You will be forcibly moved to tears.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 25th December 2024

Gavin & 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 2024

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