Gavin & Stacey

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.

Gavin & Stacey (2007-2010) is a British sitcom created by Ruth Jones and James Corden for BBC Three and BBC One, produced by Baby Cow Productions. Across three series and nineteen half-hour episodes, the story follows Gavin Shipman (Mathew Horne) and Stacey Shipman (Joanna Page), a young couple whose romance spans the distance between Essex and Wales. Their long-distance courtship becomes the engine of the show, as each family, friends and assorted baggage get pulled into the other's world. Gavin's mother Pam (Alison Steadman) and his father Mick (Larry Lamb) meet Stacey's boisterous Welsh relatives, including Bryn West (Rob Brydon) and Gwen West (Melanie Walters), and the mismatched households clash over dinners, weddings and visits. Episodes are self-contained comic set pieces that build a continuing tapestry of rivalries, misunderstandings and affection. Written by Ruth Jones and James Corden, who also star, the series delivers broad, character-driven humour with a warm, cozy register and an undercurrent of genuine tenderness. Its tone recalls the observational family comedy of The Royle Family and the cross-cultural romance of Four Weddings and a Funeral, making it a natural pick for viewers who love eccentric ensembles and heartfelt British comedy.

Viewers widely regard Gavin & Stacey as a warm, funny, acclaimed British sitcom with strong characters and a lovingly observed portrayal of two families from different regions.

• The Royle Familywarm British sitcom comedy of awkward family gatherings and cross-regional romance
• Outnumberedcringe-adjacent British comedy with ensemble family and in-law humor and heartfelt tone
• Mrs Brown's Boyslong-distance romance comedy with a warm ensemble of quirky relatives
• Four Weddings and a Funeralromantic British comedy about cultural clash and mismatched families in a relationship

Created by

Ruth Jones, James Corden

Release Date

2007-05-13

Episode runtime

29 min

Rating

8.2 / 10 (133)

What is Gavin & Stacey about?

Essex and Wales families collide when a young couple falls in love, bringing their friends, relatives and baggage along for a warm, chaotic ride.

What is Gavin & Stacey like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gavin & Stacey as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Gavin & Stacey violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Gavin & Stacey.

What did critics think of Gavin & Stacey?

Viewers widely regard Gavin & Stacey as a warm, funny, acclaimed British sitcom with strong characters and a lovingly observed portrayal of two families from different regions.

Which shows are like Gavin & Stacey?

Shows with a similar feel include The Royle Family, Outnumbered, Mrs Brown's Boys, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

How long is Gavin & Stacey?

Gavin & Stacey: 3 seasons, 19 episodes.

Is Gavin & Stacey still running?

No, Gavin & Stacey has ended.

Where can I watch Gavin & Stacey?

In United States, Gavin & Stacey streams on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, Hoopla, Peacock Premium Plus.