Stacey’s getting used to being an “Essex wife” but it’s not as exciting as she’d hoped, as the acclaimed comedy written by Ruth Jones and James Corden continues. She bucks up at the weekend, though, as it’s time for a visit to her family home in Barry, South Wales. Whilst there, Smithy goes with Nessa for her scan and they see their little bundle of joy for the first time.

Stacey is played by Joanna Page, Nessa by Ruth Jones, Smithy by James Corden and Gavin by Mathew Horne. Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walters also star.

It’s back to Billericay for the second episode of Gavin & Stacey, written by Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Devastated by the news that he’s to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL. Gavin, Bryn and Mick finally track him down, but can he be persuaded to do the right thing? And Stacey is shocked to hear of Gwen’s new domestic arrangements as the prospect of living in Essex finally hits her.

Gavin is played by Mathew Horne, Stacey by Joanna Page, Nessa by Ruth Jones and Smithy by James Corden. The cast also includes Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walters.

Christmas Special
BBC ONE

BBC One gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special, which features interviews with all of the cast including Ruth Jones, James Corden, Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walters.

This documentary also features footage from on and off the set, from the read-through to the wrap, and shows viewers all the fun that happened along the way.

Awards time again for Gavin and Stacey this time in its 19th year, Britain’s best-loved comedy awards ceremony returns live to ITV1 on Saturday, 6 December 2008. For one dazzling night the brightest stars in the comedy firmament assemble to celebrate the most original, successful and downright funny moments from a spectacular array of comedic achievement in the last year.

Nominations include

Best TV Comedy of 2008
Gavin & Stacey (Baby Cow for BBC Three)

Best TV Comedy Actor of 2008
James Corden – Gavin & Stacey (Baby Cow for BBC Three)

Friday 21 November
9.30-10.00pm BBC ONE

Following triple success at the British Comedy Awards and triumph at The South Bank Show Awards, Gavin & Stacey, the critically acclaimed comedy written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, Moves to BBC One for the second series.

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families, in tonight’s opener. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Gavin is played by Mathew Horne, Stacey by Joanna Page, Smithy by James Corden and Nessa by Ruth Jones.