Series synopsis
Gavin & Stacey is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on May 13, 2007. It ended on January 1, 2010. It was created by Ruth Jones, James Corden. It stars Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman and Ruth Jones.
Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.
Premise
Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman
- Mathew Horne as Gavin Shipman
- Alison Steadman as Pam Shipman
- Ruth Jones as Vanessa Jenkins
- James Corden as Neil 'Smithy' Smith
- Larry Lamb as Mick Shipman
- Rob Brydon as Bryn West
- Melanie Walters as Gwen West
Supporting cast
- Steffan Rhodri as Dave Coaches
- Julia Davis as Dawn Sutcliffe
- Adrian Scarborough as Pete Sutcliffe
- Sheridan Smith as Ruth 'Rudi' Smith
Guest cast
- Matt Lucas as Jammy
- Joseph Long as Bepe
- Pam Ferris as Cath Smith
- Mathew Baynton as Deano
- Steven Meo as Owain Hughes
- Alan Perrin as Ticket Inspector
- Branwell Donaghey as Marksman
- Anne Robinson as Self - Presenter (voice) (archive footage)
- Brendan Patricks as Magician
- Margaret John as Doris O'Neill
- Andrew Knott as Dirtbox
- Russell Tovey as Budgie
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 21 | December 24, 2008 | January 1, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 6 | May 13, 2007 | June 10, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 7 | March 16, 2008 | April 20, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 26, 2009 | January 1, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2008 Christmas Special The Barry folk come to Billericay for the holiday. Gavin surprises his mum and Smithy with news of his promotion in the company's new operation, located in Cardiff. |
December 24, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Twelve Days of Christmas A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2008 Christmas special. |
December 25, 2008 |
| 3 | Comic Relief Special: Smithy Meets the England Squad | March 13, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After being phone buddies for months, Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous. |
May 13, 2007 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her. |
May 13, 2007 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans. |
May 20, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stacey and Gavin return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. |
March 16, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Devastated by the news he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL. |
March 16, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stacey's getting used to being an Essex wife, but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped. |
March 23, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, while Smithy tries to adjust to life without him. |
November 26, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stacey tries for a new job, and Dave is not a happy bunny when Nessa takes Neil to Essex. |
December 3, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Pam and Mick are having second thoughts about the conservatory. |
December 10, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 13, 2007 |
| Last aired | January 1, 2010 |
| Status | Ended |