Gavin and Stacey: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC-3 | BBC Three | Season Premiere Date: May 13, 2007

Starring: Larry Lamb, Mathew Horne, James Corden

Summary: The award-winning comedy about the romance between a Welsh woman and an Essex man who meet online is one of many British programs set to be remade for American television.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Episode Six
Air Date: June 10, 2007
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S1:E5. Episode Five
Air Date: June 3, 2007
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S1:E4. Episode Four
Air Date: May 27, 2007

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Josh Wolk

The reliably hilarious supporting cast of family members and friends--quirky without being cartoonish--makes a creaky zit subplot forgivable. Read full review

Rob Owen

It's amusing and knowing and will make some viewers smile, but it probably won't provoke gales of laughter. And that's fine. It's still more clever than most single-camera comedies ABC has put on the air in recent years. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

The most endearing comedy about love to come to television since the Manolos were packed up and put away. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Horne and Page have sweet chemistry, but what makes the show work is the cast of eccentrics that Corden and Jones have created around them. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Gavin & Stacey is a gem of a show -- funny, touching and welcome proof that the romantic comedy can and will survive irony, Botox, Judd Apatow and all the vagaries of the modern age. Read full review

Robert Abele

[A] richly observed, mirthful series. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Fortunately, the series never veers terribly far from the central duo, each of whom--to borrow a bit of vernacular--is played in cracking fashion by Horne (from "The Catherine Tate Show") and Page ("Love Actually"). Read full review

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martynj

Dec 18, 2008

Its not about the crying with laughter omentts, although there are a few, its a genuine enjoyable series . helps if you know the culture behind it abit.

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Bob

Dec 23, 2008

I'll be tell'n you for why. It's a cracking good show. The best brit com in many years. You'll laugh till it hurts. Nessa and Uncle Bryn are wonderful. And, Joanna Page, who plays Stacey, is lush. Bravo. Can't wait for the Christmas special to air along with season III.

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Apr 9, 2009

This is such a great show. Brilliant acting, endearing characters. There is something in it for everyone. Superb cast. Must see!

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drlowdon

Sep 7, 2019

Gavin and Stacey have been talking on the phone between their offices in Essex and Barry Island and have finally agreed to meet. Within weeks the pair decides to get married but thanks to their families, and Gavin's best friend Smithy, things become a little more complicated.

Gavin andGavin and Stacey have been talking on the phone between their offices in Essex and Barry Island and have finally agreed to meet. Within weeks the pair decides to get married but thanks to their families, and Gavin's best friend Smithy, things become a little more complicated.

Gavin and Stacey made a household name of writer and actor James Corden and, love him or loathe him; it is hard to deny that this is a top notch sitcom (although there seem to be some reviewers on this website who have!). Brilliantly written and featuring a host of truly memorable comedy characters it was as funny as anything else on TV throughout its three year run.… Expand

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Xbluannax

Nov 20, 2021

Seen every single episode and got the boxset never a dull moment with Gavin and Stacey can’t wait for the next one.

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MollyS

Mar 1, 2009

I don't understand what all the hype is about. I thought it was badly written. The characters are one-dimensional, not developing a lot during the series and Smithy is particularly revolting.

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joebobdoyle

Oct 12, 2017

Gavin and Stacey is one of the best TV programmes I have ever seen. Its cast is one of the funniest I have ever seen. My favourite character is Smithy ‘James Corden’ because he is the funniest character in the TV program. I liked the whole of series 1 because it was the funniest series IGavin and Stacey is one of the best TV programmes I have ever seen. Its cast is one of the funniest I have ever seen. My favourite character is Smithy ‘James Corden’ because he is the funniest character in the TV program. I liked the whole of series 1 because it was the funniest series I have ever watched. The humour in series 1 was funny when Stacey told Jason wasn’t going to give her away at her wedding but Uncle Bryn was. The funniest scene was when Gavin told everyone that he is moving to live with Stacey in the Christmas Special and everyone disapproved of it. I first watched at Christmas in 2010 with my cousins. It has great acting in all 3 series so far even the Christmas Special. I liked series 2 the least because it was probably the most boring series ever. This is probably my favourite TV program to watch because it is so funny and I like it that much. I don’t think anything could be improved about it. The program is set in two different places Essex in England and Barry Island in South Wales. The funniest series is probably series 3 when Smithy can’t get the inflatable ring from around his waist so Nessa uses her cigarette to put it down for him. It has a great storyline which is based in two different countries. I must say that Gavin and Stacey is the best TV program I have ever watched.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 26, 2009
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 16, 2008
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 13, 2007
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  S1:E6. Episode Six
  Air Date: June 10, 2007
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  S1:E5. Episode Five
  Air Date: June 3, 2007
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  S1:E4. Episode Four
  Air Date: May 27, 2007
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  S1:E3. Episode Three
  Air Date: May 20, 2007
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  S1:E2. Episode Two
  Air Date: May 13, 2007
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  S1:E1. Episode One
  Air Date: May 13, 2007