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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.

Mojack26 Wed 11-Dec-24 17:55:10

Never watched it,not in the least interested. Same as Love Island, I'm a Celeb and Game if Thrones...not in the least interested!

MissAdventure Wed 11-Dec-24 17:51:02

He is a handsome man, for sure. blush

petra Wed 11-Dec-24 17:45:48

MissAdventure

Ooh, hello there smile

How can you resist this. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched him in this scene from the show.
There is one episode where he sings it in his own voice.
My daughter reckons she could turn him 😂

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdEvo_2Mvpk

MissAdventure Wed 11-Dec-24 17:40:58

Ooh, hello there smile

petra Wed 11-Dec-24 17:39:27

Frogs

Gavin and Stacey is one of the few TV shows I never get fed up of watching -it always seems to be popping up on one TV channel or another and before I know it I’m hooked again.

We are like that with Schitts Creek. We are now on our 4th re-run.
Maybe it’s something to do with my huge crush on Dan Levy.

MissAdventure Wed 11-Dec-24 17:35:50

I've not seen a decent, human comedy, with relatable characters for ages. smile

Thanks.

ferry23 Wed 11-Dec-24 17:34:00

MissAdventure

I've obviously jumped the gun, and just thought it was not my kind of thing.
I need to watch it now, and find out if it is.

Give it a go MissA and stick with it.

You've got a sharp sense of humour so it could well be up your street.

Gannyannie Wed 11-Dec-24 17:32:52

I love it ,so many fab one liners probably my favourite - if you want a bhuna order a bhuna- that episode was so like my house when we have a take away

MissAdventure Wed 11-Dec-24 17:27:39

I've obviously jumped the gun, and just thought it was not my kind of thing.
I need to watch it now, and find out if it is.

icanhandthemback Wed 11-Dec-24 17:24:39

I love it. The humour is gentle, the acting good and it is something both my husband and I are happy to watch. Taxi....!

Frogs Wed 11-Dec-24 17:08:16

Gavin and Stacey is one of the few TV shows I never get fed up of watching -it always seems to be popping up on one TV channel or another and before I know it I’m hooked again.

petra Wed 11-Dec-24 17:08:12

Pat135

Never watched it. Sorry. Er, not x

I’m so disappointed that you’ve never watched it, not.

Pat135 Wed 11-Dec-24 16:59:14

Never watched it. Sorry. Er, not x

grannybuy Wed 11-Dec-24 16:46:55

We didn’t watch it first time round, but when it was repeated, we enjoyed the first episode, so sat through the next three. We’d never done that before. Looking forward to the last one.

ferry23 Wed 11-Dec-24 16:35:22

OK - I've now watched all episodes including the Christmas specials.

I must admit it did grow on me a bit and there were parts that had me howling with laughter.

I don't think binge watching was the way to go. Like so many comedy programmes I think you may have to take it slowly so that you really get invested in the characters and the dynamics.

Plus I'm not a fan of James Cordon and that probably influenced me a bit.

I think the mystery of the fishing trip was integral to the whole thing and it should stay a mystery!

Nansypansy Wed 11-Dec-24 16:07:06

I absolutely love Gavin & Stacey …. It must appeal to my sense of humour. I shall definitely be watching the Christmas Special or recording it.

ordinarygirl Wed 11-Dec-24 15:58:17

I enjoy it but then I hate sport and can't see why so much money is invested into that .
If you were commenting on "I'm a celebrity get me out of ..." then I could say I don't get it

just proves we are all different

Tenko Wed 11-Dec-24 15:52:14

I’ve never watched it , maybe I should give it a go.

Anniebach Wed 11-Dec-24 15:46:38

I doubt we will find out, hope we will though

Fourmuddypaws Wed 11-Dec-24 15:34:21

Rumour has it that we’ll find out what happened on that fishing trip!

Allira Wed 11-Dec-24 15:19:38

Allira

😯

😯 That was to petra's link

Allira Wed 11-Dec-24 15:18:48

Casdon

If you look, there are quite a few references to people who have since been found out.
I loved John Prescott for buying in, such a sport.

😁

He was a cracker!

Allira Wed 11-Dec-24 15:15:17

😯

Casdon Wed 11-Dec-24 15:14:26

If you look, there are quite a few references to people who have since been found out.
I loved John Prescott for buying in, such a sport.

petra Wed 11-Dec-24 15:05:58

merlotgran

Does anyone remember Nessa’s reference to Mohamed al Fayed in one of the early episodes? Not sure if I should repeat it on here. He wasn’t named but it’s obvious who she meant. 😮

I remember it 😂
Here it is.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr3B1IStpgQ