Nessa and Dave’s wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing, as the award-winning comedy concludes. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed. Smithy takes care of baby Neil and wishes Nessa all the best as she makes her way to the church to marry Dave, with some very special guests…

Nessa is played by Ruth Jones, Dave by Steffan Rhodri, Stacey by Joanna Page, Gavin by Matthew Horne, Bryn by Rob Brydon, Jason by Robert Wiltfort, Smithy by James Corden and Nessa by Ruth Jones.

It’s holiday time as everyone decamps to Essex

It’s Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on, as the Bafta Award-winning comedy series continues.

Gavin’s heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something more to think about and a dark cloud looms on the horizon when Dave arrives to find Nessa and Smithy enjoying all the fun of the fair.

Doris is played by Margaret John, Gavin by Mathew Horne, Dave by Steffan Rhodri, Nessa by Ruth Jones and Smithy by James Corden.

According to Teletext

Larry Lamb is convinced Gavin And Stacey will return after the third series ends.

The 62-year-old actor – who plays Gavin’s father Mick in the BBC comedy written by Ruth Jones and James Corden – revealed at the British Comedy Awards he does not believe the current series is the last fans will see of the hit characters.

Larry said: “It’s not coming to an end you know – they won’t write any more series but I bet they write some one-offs, I bet you – prediction.”

Thursday 17 December
9.00-9.30pm BBC ONE

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey’s sex life, as the Bafta Award-winning comedy series continues. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Later, Pete and Dawn prepare to renew their wedding vows and everyone heads to Billericay to help them celebrate. But how will Dave react to the bombshell revelation about the curry night in Essex?

Gavin is played by Mathew Horne, Gwen by Melanie Walters, Bryn by Rob Brydon, Stacey by Joanna Page, Pete by Adrian Scarborough, Dawn by Julia Davies and Dave by Steffan Rhodri.

Thursday 10 December

9.00-9.30pm BBC ONE

Pamela (Alison Steadman) and Mick (Larry Lamb)

Pam and Mick are in deep in discussions about the new conservatory, as the third and final series of Bafta-winning comedy Gavin & Stacey continues.

Meanwhile, Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests; all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place. Smithy gets in a state about seeing Nessa after their most recent embarrassing meeting, and Stacey makes a worrying discovery and can’t decide whether to tell Gavin.

Pam is played by Alison Steadman, Mick by Larry Lamb, Bryn by Rob Brydon, Smithy by James Corden, Nessa by Ruth Jones, Stacey by Joanna Page and Gavin by Mathew Horne.

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Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise, as the critically acclaimed comedy, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, continues.

Dave’s not a happy bunny when Nessa tells him she’s taking baby Neil to Essex to see his dad. Meanwhile, over at the Shipmans’s house, Dawn and Pete have joined Pam and Mick for a beer and curry night of huge proportions – at the Billericay house of fun.

Stacey is played by Joanna Page, Gavin by Mathew Horne, Dave by Steffan Rhodri, Nessa by Ruth Jones, Dawn by Julia Davis, Pete by Adrian Scarborough, Pam by Alison Steadman and Mick by Larry Lamb. James Corden and Rob Brydon also star.

Thursday 26 November
9.00-9.30pm BBC ONE

Critically acclaimed across the board, and the recipient of four British Comedy Awards, two Baftas and a South Bank Award, the hugely successful Gavin & Stacey, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, returns for a third and final series to BBC One.

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, while Stacey is thrilled to be back at home in Barry once again. Smithy, meanwhile, comes to terms with life in Essex without his best mate and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave’s caravan in Sully.

The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil. But how will Smithy react to news from Nessa that it’s a double celebration? And what will Gavin’s answer be to Stacey’s request?

Gavin & Stacey stars Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Ruth Jones and James Corden, with Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walters. Guest stars include Julia Davis, Adrian Scarborough, Steffan Rhodri, Sheridan Smith, Pam Ferris and Margaret John.

If you missed out on the first two series of Gavin and Stacey, or you fancy a catch up before the eagerly anticipated third series starts, then you’re in luck. Here’s the whole story so far condensed into just seven minutes. Tidy.

Thursday 26 November   |  9.00-9.30pm BBC ONE

Gavin And Stacey, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, returns to BBC One in November for a third series.

The first series of Gavin And Stacey told the simple love story of two young people from different parts of the UK, and the impact their relationship had on their friends and family.

Gavin (Mathew Horne) is an ordinary boy from Essex in England; Stacey (Joanna Page) is an ordinary girl from Barry in Wales. After speaking on the phone to each other every day at work, they finally met, fell in love and got married.

The difference in backgrounds and culture doesn’t hinder their romance, which flourishes when they finally meet for the first time after hitting it off during their numerous flirtatious work calls.

Stacey’s guardian-uncle, Bryn (Rob Brydon), has pledged to look out for his niece – when not obsessing over his faulty satellite navigation system – while Gavin is doted on by his sometimes emotionally volatile mother, Pam (Alison Steadman), who only wants the best for her “little prince”.

On the occasionally rocky route to Gavin and Stacey’s wedding, the two very different sets of families and friends must learn to get along together.

The couple’s best friends, the forthright Nessa (Ruth Jones) and best man Smithy (James Corden), get along very, very well but, unfortunately, only when they’re plastered.

The second series of Gavin And Stacey sees how their marriage is working out; what is happening in the lives of their respective families; and, more importantly, if their best friends Nessa and Smithy are finally getting along.

Following their honeymoon, Gavin and Stacey are living with his parents in Essex until they can get a place of their own. Gavin will not even consider moving to Barry, and Stacey feels bad for leaving her family. She also wants to be there to support her newly-pregnant best friend, Nessa (Ruth Jones).

But Nessa has a bombshell of her own – Smithy (James Cordon) is the father of the child she is carrying. In an emotional end to the second series, Nessa gives birth to Neil the baby and Smithy must face up to the fact he is a father.

In the one-off festive special (December 2008), it’s Christmas Eve and the West family join the Shipman clan for one of Mick’s (Larry Lamb) famous turkey dinners.

Smithy, excited about his first Christmas with his son, doesn’t count on Nessa’s boyfriend Dave Coaches (Steffan Rhodri) tagging along and playing happy families with Nessa and his son. It doesn’t help matters when Nessa accepts Dave’s marriage proposal.

As tension mounts and tempers flare, neighbours Pete (Adrian Scarborough) and Dawn (Julia Davies) get embroiled in the family argument and it ends with Pete punching Dave Coaches.

Jason (Robert Wilfort) and Bryn, meanwhile, had a heart-to-heart about “that” fishing trip and Gavin and Stacey’s revelation to Pam and Smithy about moving to Barry doesn’t quite turn out to be the Christmas present they were expecting.

Series 3… With four British Comedy Awards, two Baftas and a South Bank Show award to its name, Gavin And Stacey returns for a new series on BBC One.

As Gavin starts his new job, the move to Barry Island means big changes for the whole family. Pam and Mick have to adjust to an empty nest while Gwen’s got a full house again.

Stacey is in her element, but will this finally be the solution to the couple’s long-distance problem? And how will Gavin take to living in Wales?

Smithy questions their friendship along with his own role as father – and with Dave Coaches on the scene and now engaged to Nessa, will Smithy find himself pushed out of the frame? How will life in a caravan work out for Nessa and her soon-to-be husband Dave?

Joining the cast as Smithy’s mum, Cath, is Pam Ferris.