Gavin and Stacey

The third series of Gavin And Stacey is back on BBC One. Hurrah! Tell us about it. What’s new?

Nessa and Dave are living in Dave’s caravan; Gavin’s working in Cardiff and Bryn’s delighted.

It must be nice having Gavin and Stacey living back in Barry. Uncle Bryn seems to have quite a soft spot for Gavin…

I think he’s thrilled to have Gavin living across the road.

How do you feel about this series being the last ever one? Was it more exciting or emotional to film?

It was lovely to see everyone again. We were filming in the summer, which was unusual for us; we usually shoot up to Christmas so it was a different atmosphere in as much as the weather was nice. I felt a little sad, though, knowing that this was the last series.

Who will you miss working with the most?

I suppose I’d have to say Ruth, we’ve known each other for years and it’s been lovely working so closely with her on the show and the spin-offs like the record for Comic Relief.

In one of the episodes we hear Bryn joins Gavin and Smithy for a lad’s night out. Can you tell us about it?

Bryn goes out into Cardiff with the boys and tries to keep up with their pace. It doesn’t go quite to plan.

Must have been fun having all the boys stay over?

Yes it must…

What is your favourite bit from the new series?

I haven’t seen it but I loved Dawn and Pete renewing their vows.

We loved loved loved Uncle Bryn’s version of the James Blunt classic. Any plans to sing in this series?

Maybe. Be sure to watch the first episode!

What would you like to think Uncle Bryn is doing in 10 years’ time?

The same as he’s doing now, but slower.

Now Gavin And Stacey is finished, what’s next?

I’m on tour.

Please put us all out of our misery. Do we find out what happens on that fishing trip?

Your misery shall continue…

According to Sara

Alison Steadman revealed on THIS MORNING that series 3 begins on 26 November.

No word from the BBC Press Office yet, so hold fire on the celebrations.

The DVDs (Which you can see, now have new cover artwork) still show as available on 7 December, which if that is correct, suggests they’ll be showing all the episodes in one week?

I think it’s more likely they want to end it over Christmas.

Discuss….

While we’re waiting for the date of the new series (Did you see the announcement on BBC One Tonight, It’s November, it’s Official!) here’s a nice clip of James at the GP

From Variety

Stacy Traub and Hayes Jackson (NOT JAMES AND RUTH?) are busy writing for the American version of Gavin and Stacey for the ABC network.

This new version of the show is being produced by BBC Worldwide. We hope it makes it beyond a pilot.

Any guesses on what they might call it?  Steve and Linda?

Series 2 began in May 2008, so we are beginning to wonder when the show is going to begin again?

Quite frankly, we don’t know.

But lets look at the evidence…

Filming is complete, and there has been plenty of time for post production already.  That suggests pretty soon.

The DVD of series three will be released on 23 November, so episode 6 will have to be shown before that. UPDATE: This now says Dec 7, and I would not be surprised to see it change again.

So if we assume that the last episode will be shown the week beginning 16 November, and we know that there are 6 episodes, that would mean that episode 1 would be shown in the w/b 12 October.

So that is our prediction, can you do better?

Now the next question is BBC One, Two or Three? UPDATE: BBC Press Offfice says BBC One

“We finished Gavin & Stacey about two weeks ago. I think it’s very good, another great script, but then it’s hard for me to tell because I’m so close to it now.”

“They like it to be secret, but I will say lots of things, momentous things, happen. I can say Uncle Bryn is in it a lot – I think he has more to do than in previous series.

“All the characters move along brilliantly. I just can’t wait to see it now, we all enjoyed filming it so much.”

Liverpool Daily Post

If you’ve seen the filming, if you snuck in as an extra or if you have some tsty gossip, leave a comment here

UPDATE

Filming is supposed to be over now, but keep your eyes peeled.

With four British Comedy Awards, two Baftas and a South Bank award to its name, Gavin & 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?

Written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, 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 and Sheridan Smith.

James Corden says that he and Ruth Jones, the creators of Gavin and Stacey, cried when they finished writing the final episode.

“It’s an emotional time because we’re saying goodbye to these characters that we love.

“So the whole thing is very sad and I just hope it can be as good as possible.”

“I just hope it’s good enough.”

Filming of the third and final series starts on 15th June.

DigitalSpy reports
Rob Brydon has revealed that he has been learning the new Gavin & Stacey scripts with his wife.
“Start rehearsing Gavin & Stacey next week,” he said. “Very funny scripts. Acted one out for my wife last night, playing all parts. A triumph.”

Meanwhile, Darling Buds Of May actress Pam Ferris is rumoured to have joined the cast as Smithy’s (James Corden) mum.