Gavin & Stacey

You can't blame BBC3 for constantly repeating its best-ever programme. Here's yet another chance to laugh along with a long-distance relationship conducted in Billericay (his home) and Barry Island (hers), complicated by the young lovers' ditsiness and their weird families and friends. The starry supporting cast (Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, plus writers Ruth Jones and James Corden) provide the vulgar belly laughs, all as larger-than-life loons who never quite tip over into caricature, thanks to the earthy, affectionate script.

Gavin and Stacey head to the beach

The sun was out at Barry Island as the cast of Gavin and Stacey took to the beach for the filming of the third series.

It's Gavin & Stacey... and Tom

Gavin & Stacey show bosses are busy creating a new character in the series for Tom Jones.

Ruth Jones: Gavin & Stacey interview

The shy star of 'Gavin and Stacey' talks about her latest role, writing with James Corden and the pleasures of 'nice-com'.

Gavin and Stacey 'say goodbye'

Gavin and Stacey writer and star James Corden says he's "very sad" as the cast prepare for the third and final series of the hit TV show. Rehearsals commence on 8 June, with filming starting on 15 June.

Pam Ferris to star in Gavin & Stacey

Comedy legend Pam Ferris will soon be larkin' around in Gavin & Stacey - as Smithy's mum Kath.

Gavin & Stacey Cut Short

The new series of Gavin & Stacey has been cut from seven to six episodes. James Corden and Ruth Jones - who write the comedy hit and star as Smithy and Nessa - are too busy to make the full run.

I partied too hard: James Corden

Since hitting the headlines as the star and writer of hit comedy Gavin & Stacey, James Corden has become an unlikely pin-up.

Gavin and Stacey star 'pressure'

Ruth Jones, the co-writer of the acclaimed comedy Gavin and Stacey, says the "pressure is on" as she starts work on the third series.

I'll Stace 20 Years

Actress Joanna Page says she'd be happy to do Gavin & Stacey for another 20 years.