Gavin & Stacey

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Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love.

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and baggage with them. The slow-burn hit that became the nation's favourite.

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Gavin & Stacey: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - Gavin & Stacey, Series 1, Episode 3

Uncle Bryn agrees to drive the family to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Uncle Bryn drives the family to Essex to meet the Shipmans, and all is going well until Gavin and Stacey make an announcement that throws all the bonhomie out the window.

Comedy series about the long-distance relationship of Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. 

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive the family to Essex to meet the Shipmans. Pam lays on a cracking spread and the party goes with a bang. Then Gavin and Stacey make an announcement that throws the bonhomie out the window.

Gavin & Stacey: Series 1

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Comedy about Essex boy Gavin and Welsh girl Stacey who fall in love

Comedy about an Essex boy and a Welsh girl who fall in love

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