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Gavin & Stacey

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ferry23 Tue 10-Dec-24 16:52:51

I never watched this when it was aired - only ever saw bits of it on Gogglebox.

However, I finally gave in to all the hype and have watched the box set on iplayer.

Apart from Pam & Mick, I don't really find any of the other characters either particularly likeable, or particularly interesting. I don't hate it but I can think of a lot more programmes I'd rather watch.

Are there any diehard fans on here? I'm sure I must be in the minority given all the fuss about the Christmas programme.

Bridie22 Tue 10-Dec-24 17:29:56

Big fan of the show, it will be the highlight of my tv watching Christmas day.

Calendargirl Tue 10-Dec-24 17:32:13

I never watched it either.

So perhaps I missed out, or maybe I would be of the same opinion as the OP.

petra Tue 10-Dec-24 17:35:05

Love it. 😍
I use whats occurring, then all the time.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 10-Dec-24 17:44:18

Another fan here 👍🏻

Allira Tue 10-Dec-24 18:09:41

Yes, me too. 👍

I hear Neil the Baby may make an appearance this year again - he's 15 now! 👶

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 10-Dec-24 18:13:27

I 🩷 it!
Nessa : “I’ll have a pint …. Of wine”. 🤣 😳

Allira Tue 10-Dec-24 18:14:09

"I just can’t believe this, Stace. Of all the people I’ve slept with it’s him gets me pregnant. Not Nigel Havers, not John Prescott, not any of Goldie Lookin Chain. No, some kn*bhead from Essex."
"Simple as."

Allira Tue 10-Dec-24 18:16:10

ferry23 You either get it or you don't.
Fair do's.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 10-Dec-24 18:18:08

There are definitely plenty of knobh**ds in Essex 🤣🤣🤣🤣

There s absolutely nothing wrong with a pint of wine

Bridie22 Tue 10-Dec-24 18:25:17

The whole Gavin and Stacey actors are joining Zoe Ball on her final radio 2 show on Dec 23rd from 6.30/9.30, should be good, just thought I would let you know what's occurring😆

Bridie22 Tue 10-Dec-24 18:27:20

Oops got that wrong!!😆 her final show is Dec 20th.

valdavi Tue 10-Dec-24 18:29:36

It's great! & my DH introduced me to it, which is q something considering he only normally watches sport.

LauraNorderr Tue 10-Dec-24 18:36:24

I love it. If Smithy doesn’t say yes to Ness I will be heartbroken 💔

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 10-Dec-24 18:58:18

GrannyGravy13

There are definitely plenty of knobh**ds in Essex 🤣🤣🤣🤣

There s absolutely nothing wrong with ^a pint of wine^

Hmm. Apart from the hangover I’d have the next morning GG13! My tolerance level has gone waaay down!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:01:42

Ah yes! Love that quote Allira! 🤣
And:
Nessa [as Santa] “Oh, Gav, I'm not being funny, but you gotta sit on my knee. It's the rules. Don't worry, I've been checked. I'm not on the register.”

Galaxy Tue 10-Dec-24 19:02:28

I really like it. Smithy and Nessa are a much more interesting love story than gavin and stacey.

Babs03 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:04:18

I love Gavin and Stacey, have watched it since it first aired.
Not sure the later eps are as good as the earlier ones, but are still much better than other sitcoms.
Smithy and Nessa really have to get married!!

kittylester Tue 10-Dec-24 19:11:05

We have just rewatched all of them. I agree that Smithy has to say yes.

Jane43 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:14:27

I love it. My granddaughter does a great impression of Pam, “Oh my Christ.”

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:15:10

And she’s only four?
Joke by the way! 🤣

Kate1949 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:17:20

We didn't fancy it at all but watched an old episode and we were hooked. We love it

Ziggy62 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:20:36

I love it. Watching it from the beginning

Babs03 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:21:31

I love Pam and Michael's weird friends, Dawn and Pete.
But Bryn is my favourite character, along with Nessa.

suzie20 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:28:35

Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and nine poppadoms........