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Gavin & Stacey star says he’s offered to lead BBC spin-off after record-breaking Christmas special

Festive series finale became the UK’s most-watched scripted show since records began

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Gavin & Stacey star looks almost unrecognisable as Father Brown murder suspect

From fishing mystery to murder mystery...

WhatToWatch · Mar 6, 2025

James Corden films dark comedy with two huge stars after success of Gavin and Stacey special

The actor, 46, was seen shooting scenes of the Steven Soderbergh-directed film in London

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

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The week in audio: The Scott Mills Breakfast Show; Magic Breakfast with Harriet Scott and Gok Wan; Bed of Lies; Extreme: Peak Danger – review

The BBC host is a touch too eager to please in his new dream job, while Gok Wan is a breakfast show natural on Magic. Plus, a refreshing look at the Troubles, and a grippingly immersive mountaineering story

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

The seemingly inexhaustible supply of Alien-related projects continues with a TV prequel where xenomorphs come to Earth

"Oh, Timothy Olyphant is in it? Okay, I'll probably check it out," said everyone.

PC Gamer · Jan 29, 2025

Gavin and Stacey signed finale script raises staggering sum for charity after Christmas episode

The Gavin and Stacey finale was watched by 19.1 million people

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman responds to fan who spots her wedding dress on show’s finale

‘I sold this dress on Vinted’ said the shocked viewer

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

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Joanna Page’s Wild Life: release date, episodes, exclusive interview and everything we know

Joanna Page swaps acting for animal welfare in her new BBC2 series Joanna Page’s Wild Life.

WhatToWatch · Jan 3, 2025

Gavin & Stacey fans shocked at Pam actor Alison Steadman’s real voice

‘I fully forget they’re real people,’ wrote one viewer

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Gavin and Stacey actor reveals extent of hiding role from the public before Christmas special

Laura Aikman, who played Sonia in the Gavin and Stacey finale, described the lengths reached to keep her appearance in the show under wraps.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

‘I’d turn that off if I was having sex!’: Joanna Page’s honest playlist

The Gavin and Stacey star associates Paul Weller with dolphins and doesn’t think Fleetwood Mac are sexy. But who does she swear along to to in the car?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

How I survived a Christmas Day without booze

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For many, including Mark Beaumont, Christmas means sitting in front of the TV with tinnies in hand – so would a day of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers ruin his festive cheer entirely?

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Tidy! Ruth Jones to read Shipping Forecast as Nessa to mark centenary

Gavin and Stacey actor among celebrities including Ellen MacArthur and Damon Albarn who will join celebrations

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024

Gavin and Stacey fans spot continuity error during Mick's stag night tribute to Smithy

The gaffe comes as James Corden thanked fans for tuning into the finale after it secured the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024

Gavin and Stacey finale tops Christmas television ratings

An average of 12.3 million viewers tuned in live to last episode of long-running BBC sitcom

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Gavin and Stacey special attracts largest Christmas Day audience in more than a decade

After five years of waiting, the festive finale did not disappoint

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Gavin and Stacey star who kept Christmas special appearance secret records family’s priceless reaction

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman recorded her family’s priceless reaction after she kept her appearance in the comedy Christmas special a secret.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024

Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show

Laura Aikman shared a video which shows her family screaming in shock as her character appears.

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Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024

Gavin and Stacey: The Finale on BBC One review – an epic, perfect farewell

5/5 For Christmas 2024, the Gavin and Stacey gang are back together for one last time... and it’s a masterpiece

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review – you will be forcibly moved to tears

This final farewell to the hugely loved sitcom is profoundly bittersweet. Alongside the laughs, it’s a beautiful, poignant piece of television

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

James Corden explains reasoning behind ‘trick’ Gavin and Stacey plotline

Corden had intended to shock fans with the ‘bait and switch’ storyline of the episode

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Gavin and Stacey star says there is one secret in the show that will ‘never’ be revealed

‘I’m sorry everybody,’ said the actor as he defended the decision

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review: We’ll miss these characters – Oh my Christ, they were lush

3/5 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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 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, says music journalist and author Simon Price

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024

Gavin And Stacey to take viewers back to Barry and Billericay on Christmas Day

The Christmas special could finally answer the questions viewers have been asking.

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