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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.

Sara1954 Tue 10-Dec-24 21:53:27

I quite like it, the characters are so well written, apart from Gavin and Stacey who are a bit drippy.
I will be watching at Christmas, and I hope he says yes,

Casdon Tue 10-Dec-24 21:40:10

We’ll be binge watching when my daughter and SiL come home for Christmas. Possibly accompanied by a white Toblerone, but sadly, no Mint Baileys.

Oldbat1 Tue 10-Dec-24 21:36:07

Weve watched it from the beginning a few times. Looking forward to the Christmas one.

Jaxjacky Tue 10-Dec-24 21:33:23

My daughter is re watching an episode a day to build up to this one.

Beechnut Tue 10-Dec-24 21:23:00

I’d say you’d have to watch more than one episode Poppyred, probably a whole series and then decide.

Poppyred Tue 10-Dec-24 21:18:07

Decided to watch an episode to see what all the fuss was about……….still don’t know. 🤔

Beechnut Tue 10-Dec-24 21:12:29

I Love Doris.

Oreo Tue 10-Dec-24 20:50:38

suzie20

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

Yes please 😄

Oreo Tue 10-Dec-24 20:48:24

It’s cracking!

GrandmaKT Tue 10-Dec-24 20:44:50

Another fan here. I just hope they don't release any spoilers before the show!

JaneJudge Tue 10-Dec-24 19:40:48

I bloody loves it

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 10-Dec-24 19:36:16

And Bryn who “has a fascination with technology - not to mention modern life in general” - which he finds a constant source of remarkable wonder..

Casdon Tue 10-Dec-24 19:34:14

It’s our absolute family favourite, we quote lines at each other all the time. The cast are doing a one off Radio 2 breakfast show on 23rd December, and to quote Bryn, I for one can’t wait.
Here’s the late, lamented Doris with a classic moment for the fans - she breaks every pensioner stereotype, which I love.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WFKBaNgwps

petra Tue 10-Dec-24 19:33:40

kittylester

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

On the news this this morning they showed a clip that gave a clue 😉

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

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

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.

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

I love it. Watching it from the beginning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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.

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.”

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!