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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.

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Gavin and Stacey actress Margaret John dies at 84

Gavin and Stacey actress Margaret John has died at the age of 84, it has been announced.

BBC News, 2nd February 2011

Video: Gavin and Stacey's Margaret John interview

Gavin and Stacey actress Margaret John has died at the age of 84, it has been announced. John, who also starred in the BBC Wales comedy High Hopes, died in hospital in Swansea after a short illness.

The actress, who received a Bafta Cymru Lifetime Achievement award in 2009, starred as neighbour Doris in the Barry-based BBC hit comedy.

BBC News, 2nd February 2011

James Corden: I'm settled... but miss Gavin & Stacey

James Corden admits to missing his role in Gavin & Stacey - and said he would work again with comedy pal Mat Horne "in a heartbeat".

Lucy Connolly, The Sun, 4th January 2011

Alison Steadman interview

It's been fun. Young people have been coming up to me on the street and it appeals to all ages. People shout 'Pamela!' at me. It's great to be in a show everyone enjoys.

Andrew Williams, Metro, 4th January 2011

Alison Steadman: I want to do more Gavin & Stacey

The comic actress says she wants to do another Gavin & Stacey Christmss special, and shares her festive plans but keeps tight-lipped about her New Year's resolutions.

Matilda Battersby, The Independent, 24th December 2010

Your next box set: Gavin and Stacey

This comedy drama about a soft-on-the-inside Essex boy and big-hearted Welsh girl takes ordinary British lives and turns them into something extraordinary.

Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 10th December 2010

US plan for Gavin & Stacey is yanked

An American version of Gavin and Stacey won't be occurring after Yank bosses pulled the plug.

The Sun, 23rd September 2010

Ruth Jones wants 'Gavin & Stacey' return

Gavin & Stacey creator Ruth Jones has confirmed that she is keen for the sitcom to return for a one-off special.

Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 7th September 2010

Gavin & Stacey in tourism plans

After public lobbying, a strategy recognises the crucial role the hit television series Gavin and Stacey has in attracting tourists to Barry and the wider Vale.

Peter Collins, Wales Online, 21st July 2010

Gavin & Stacey may return for new one-off special

Ruth Jones, the co-writer Gavin & Stacey, has confirmed a new one-off special of the hit sitcom is being considered.

British Comedy Guide, 12th July 2010

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