British Comedy: Gavin & Stacey

Years: 2007-2010
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones
Stars: Mathew Horne, Joanna Page
Episodes: 20
Episode Average: 8.150*

BEST EPISODES:
Series 3, Episode 6 (2010), Series 2, Episode 7 (2008)

*including special

SERIES ONE

(2007)
6 episodes
Series Score: 46
Episode Average: 7.67
Perfect 10's: 0

S1E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 13 May 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Gavin and Stacey decide to meet face-to-face for the first time, Nessa and Smithy tag along for support, and Uncle Bryn insists on a rape alarm demonstration.

"Atkins means, unlike you two, I'm not entitled to any carbohydrates, vis-a-vis chips, so I have substituted my chips by having two extra steaks."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 13 May 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Gavin's mistaken for a Jehovah's Witness, Pam's worried that Stacey's being beaten, and Smithy impersonates the wrong Gascoigne on quiz night.

"No, when we was in school, Smithy thought Spain was in China. And he's been there twice.That's stupid."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 20 May 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

There are mixed feelings when Gavin and Stacey announce their engagement, a flustered host accidentally turns vegetarian, and talk of a wedding in Wales leaves Bryn picking up the pieces.

"Make friends, make friends. Never, never break friends. If you do, I'll flush you down the loo and that will be the end of you."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 27 May 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

A wedding fayre shows what everyone wants out of the big occasion, the vicar's furious about sandwiches, and Nessa tells Stacey that she's late.

"I would like my own, yeah, but frankly, at this stage, I'll share your underwear if it'll get you in the car any quicker."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 3 June 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Smithy has a pop at Jesus, Bryn's shocked when his nephew shows up, and a second stag night reveals the truth about Stacey's past.

"Yeah. We wanted a horse and carriage but they totally ran out of horses."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S1E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 10 June 2007
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Bryn reads a letter to Stacey written by her dad, Smithy's best man speech lacks a little something, and Nessa gets the news she's been dreading.

"Where to she now?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES TWO

(2008)
7 episodes
Series Score: 57
Episode Average: 8.14
Perfect 10's: 2

S2E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 16 March 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Smithy's in a strange mood when Gavin and Stacey return from their honeymoon, plans for a threesome end in failure, and news spreads about Nessa.

"Cor, that's a big one. I can barely get my hand around it."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 16 March 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Smithy does a disappearing act, Stacey's upset when her mum clears out her room, and there's an awkward soundtrack at the breakfast table.

"And I say to him, 'What are you having for breakfast?' And he says...'Peanut butter and jelly'. Now, when he says jelly, he means jam! I can't wait to tell him about this. He'll be beside himself."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 23 March 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Bryn and Nessa rehearse for a karaoke competition, Smithy fights with Smithy, and Gavin's shocked when he walks in on a topless workout.

"Although if you are interested in that sort of thing, you know, I'm very open-minded. And discreet."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S2E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 30 March 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Mick becomes a local celebrity, Gavin and Stacey are looking for a new home, and Nessa's ball control impresses Smithy.

"Don't worry about it, I'm just the same. Being at home doing nothing, it just passes the time. Like yesterday, I had three just watching 'Cash in the Attic', I think it's lush!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 6 April 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Bryn arranges a surprise party for Gwen, Smithy's worried about being pushed out by Dave, and Stacey drop a bombshell on Gavin.

"Hey, it's Woody from Toy Story!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E6

EPISODE 6

Pam's waiting for a text message about a mobile phone mast protest, Stacey moves in with Bryn, and Smithy tries to cheer up Gavin with a night out.

"So you want fish and chips, and chips?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E7

EPISODE 7

Stacey's return to Essex doesn't go well, Nessa goes into labour early, and Gavin and Rudi hunt for Smithy.

"It isn't Barry's Island. It doesn't belong to a man called Barry."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL

(2008)

SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Originally broadcast: 24 December 2008
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

The Barry lot join the Billericay lot for Christmas, an announcement leads to a punch being thrown, and Dave makes life uncomfortable for Smithy.

"24 December 2008"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SERIES THREE

(2009)
6 episodes
Series Score: 57
Episode Average: 8.14
Perfect 10's: 0

S3E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 26 November 2009
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Smithy's in a strange mood when Gavin and Stacey return from their honeymoon, plans for a threesome end in failure, and news spreads about Nessa.

"Whoa! Hang on. What's this about a slash? I don't want a slash. No-one told me I was having a slash."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 3 December 2009
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Stacey gets a new job, Dave's left to watch porn with Nessa's dad, and an early morning text relay follows a binge of curry and booze.

"Pete's already eyeing my bhunas? Am I wrong? Pete, have you thought about my bhunas?"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S3E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 10 December 2009
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Smithy receives an unexpected text from Nessa, Stacey's excited at the thought of being pregnant, and Bryn goes out clubbing with the Essex boys.

"Like, can I have tea in the bottom half of the mug and then coffee in the top half of the mug, please?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 17 December 2009
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Gavin and Stacey receive bad news from the doctor, Pete prepares for the renewal of his marriage vows by buying a new ring, and Smithy drops a bombshell.

"Amazing. What you said is completely wrong, and yet there's a logic to it."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S3E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 25 December 2009
Directed by: Christine Gernon
Written by: James Corden, Ruth Jones

Pam and Mick turn up unannounced in Barry, Smithy arrives to spend time with his son, and Dave calls a truce.

"No, Mick. It's not fallen off the back of a lorry, it's been stolen!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S3E6

EPISODE 6

Nessa's knows that her big day has arrived, Stacey has news for Gavin, and Smithy reaches a junction in his life.

"My balls work!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

GAVIN SHIPMAN

Played by Mathew Horne
20 Episodes

STACEY WEST

Played by Joanna Page
20 Episodes

NEIL 'SMITHY' SMITH

Played by James Corden
20 Episodes

VANESSA 'NESSA' SHANESSA
JENKINS

Played by Ruth Jones
20 Episodes

BRYN WEST

Played by Rob Brydon
20 Episodes

MICK SHIPMAN

Played by Larry Lamb
20 Episodes

PAM SHIPMAN

Played by Alison Steadman
20 Episodes

GWEN WEST

Played by Melanie Walters
20 Episodes

DAVID 'DAVE COACHES' LLOYD
GOOCH

Played by Steffan Rhodri
11 Episodes

PETE SUTCLIFFE

Played by Adrian Scarborough
8 Episodes

DAWN SUTCLIFFE

Played by Julia Davis
7 Episodes

RUTH 'RUDI' 'SMITHY'
SMITH

Played by Sheridan Smith
8 Episodes

DORIS 'DOR'

Played by Margaret John
8 Episodes

JASON

Played by Robert Wilfort
6 Episodes