Gavin and Stacey

Rob Brydon slams Gavin and Stacey musical as 'pants'

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8 Feb 2012

Rob Brydon has slammed plans for a 'Gavin and Stacey' musical as "pants". The Welsh actor - who played Uncle Bryn in the BBC comedy - explained he is happy to leave the show as it was, despite creator Ruth Jones recently announcing plans to transform…

Gavin and Stacey: The Musical?

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5 Dec 2011

'Gavin and Stacey' looks set to be turned into a West End musical. Ruth Jones - who co-wrote the BBC series with actor James Corden, who is currently starring in West End play 'One Man Two Guvnors' - has announced plans for the show to be turned…

Ruth Jones promises more Gavin and Stacey

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1 Dec 2011

Ruth Jones has promised to make more 'Gavin and Stacey'. The Welsh actress - who played loudmouth Nessa Jones in the hit BBC sit-com - and co-creator James Corden had intended to write a Christmas special this year, but both were too…

Mathew Horne eyes Gavin and Stacey overseas movie

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26 Jul 2011

Mathew Horne would make a 'Gavin and Stacey' movie if it involved the characters going on holiday. While the 32-year-old actor - who played the male lead in the BBC One comedy opposite Joanna Page - has previously said a big screen adaptation of the…

Gavin and Stacey movie 'a bad idea'

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25 Jul 2011

Mathew Horne thinks a 'Gavin and Stacey' movie is a "bad idea". The 32-year-old actor - who played the male lead in the BBC comedy opposite Joanna Page - explained while his on-screen dad Larry Lamb is all for taking the show to the big screen, he…

James Corden ready to write new Gavin and Stacey

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3 Jun 2011

James Corden is thinking of writing another 'Gavin and Stacey' special. The 32-year-old actor - who played Gavin's best friend Smithy in the sit-com - admits he and co-writer Ruth Jones, who portrayed outspoken Nessa, are still fascinated by their…

James Corden keen to pen new Gavin and Stacey

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13 May 2011

James Corden would be "disappointed" if he didn't write another 'Gavin and Stacey' special. The 32-year-old actor - who wrote and starred as Smithy in the BBC One comedy - admitted he and co-creator Ruth Jones, the actress who played vivacious Nessa…

Gavin and Stacey star Margaret John dies

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2 Feb 2011

'Gavin and Stacey' star Margaret John has died. The actress, who played Doris in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom, passed away in her sleep at around 2am this morning (02.02.11) at the age of 83. Tributes have already started to flood in from…

Rob Brydon's Gavin and Stacey reluctance

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29 Sep 2010

Rob Brydon was initially reluctant to take part in 'Gavin and Stacey'. The actor - who plays Stacey's comical Uncle Bryn in the BBC One series - admitted he was "wary" about playing another Welsh funnyman, but loved the script so much he decided to…

Gavin and Stacey return to TV

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12 Jul 2010

'Gavin & Stacey' may return for a one-off special. Writers Ruth Jones and James Corden had previously insisted that the hit sit-com - which ended after its third series in January - would never make a comeback, but now the Welshwoman admits they…

Gavin and Stacey leads comedy nominations

8 Nov 2007

BBC Three series Gavin and Stacey has received seven nominations for this year’s British Comedy Awards. Best TV comedy and best new British TV comedy are among the awards the show is vying for, while star Ruth Jones is up for best TV comedy actress…

Gavin and Stacey

8 May 2007

SITCOM With ITV and Channel 4 still flailing around from one comedy outrage to another and dishing out sitcom calamity after sitcom calamity, it’s BBC3 who can proudly wear the telly crown when it comes to making this digital nation laugh. And main…