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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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Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

Preview clips

Further details

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin, Bryn and Mick finally track him down, but can he be persuaded to do the right thing? And Stacey is shocked to hear of Gwen's new domestic arrangements as the prospect of living in Essex finally hits her.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 16th March 2008
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 8:00pm on BBC3
  2. Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 12:35am on BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Mathew Horne Gavin
Joanna Page Stacey
Ruth Jones Nessa
James Corden Smithy
Alison Steadman Pam
Larry Lamb Mick
Melanie Walters Gwen
Rob Brydon Bryn
Sheridan Smith Rudi
Guest cast
Ruth Corden Fast food worker
Writing team
James Corden Writer
Ruth Jones Writer
Production team
Christine Gernon Director
Ted Dowd Producer
Lindsay Hughes Executive Producer
Henry Normal Executive Producer
Liana Del Giudice Editor

Video

James Blunt

Bryn singing along to James Blunt in his car.

Featuring: Rob Brydon (Bryn) & Melanie Walters (Gwen).

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