Gavin and Stacey stars risk a mock feud after revealing a HUGE show secret by saying ‘We just did as we were told’
Gavin and Stacey actors Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman have revealed a huge show secret that will no doubt leave many fans in shock.
The much-loved BBC sitcom is set in both South Wales and Billericay, but the stars have now revealed they’ve never set foot in Essex.
With Larry, 75, who took the radio times: ‘Gavin & Stacey were all filmed in Wales, no one offered us the chance to go to Essex’.
“(Producers) said, ‘Billericay is where you’re from,’ so we just went ahead, we just do what we’re told.”
Now the former Eastenders star will join Alison, 76, as they venture to the eastern province in their new three-part UKTV series.
Shock: Gavin and Stacey actors Larry Lamb (L) and Alison Steadman (R) have revealed a huge show secret that will no doubt leave many fans in shock (pictured with co-star Matthew Horne, C)
TV cheating: The much-loved BBC sitcom is set in both South Wales and Billericay, but the stars have now revealed they’ve never set foot in Essex (LR) James Corden, Joanna Page, Matthew Horne, Ruth Jones
Discussing their visit to Billericay, Larry told the publication how the city councilors and mayor were there to greet them.
While Alison added, “We’ve planted a tree!” It survives, hopefully.’
Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry follows the duo as they complete the 200-mile journey between the two cities, stopping at points of interest along the way.
Gavin and Stacey followed the love story of Joanna and Mathew Horne’s characters as they navigated their home life in Essex and Wales.
The hit series also starred Ruth Jones and James Corden as Nessa and Smithy and the final episode aired with the Christmas special in 2019.
Joanna recently revealed that she did the voiceover for her co-star’s upcoming travel show.
Narrate The sun she hoped it could lead to a full reunion: “That would be so nice.” When we all first started, it was like instant family.
“We are all still in constant contact with each other, my God, we text each other so much. We struggle to even make time for our own family.
Secrets: With Larry, 75, said: ‘Gavin & Stacey were all filmed in Wales, no one offered us the chance to go to Essex’ (Pam and Mick’s ‘Essex’ home in South Wales)
They’re back: Now the former Eastenders star will join Alison, 76, as they venture into Eastern County in their new three-part UKTV series
Iconic: Gavin and Stacey followed the love story of Joanna and Mathew Horne’s characters as they navigated their family life in Essex and Wales
“But then I agree, we MUST find out what Smithy is saying to Nessa!”
On filming the upcoming show, Larry said, “I’m really looking forward to reminiscing with Alison on the journey from Billericay to Barry, it was such a big part of Gavin and Stacey’s plot.”
“This journey has a special place in my heart and I hope the fans are happy with it.”
Alison added: ‘I can’t wait to take this trip down memory lane to explore Pam and Mick’s neck of the woods as well as so many other locations that are dear to my heart.
“And who better to do that with than Larry! I’m so excited to be reunited.”
While fans can revisit the filming locations with Larry and Alison, Mathew Horne shut down speculation about a Gavin and Stacey reboot last year.
The actor, 44, claimed fans longing for the comedy’s return “isn’t reason enough”, adding that the writers “want to make sure they have a story first.”
Cast: Mathew Horne recently dropped speculation about a reboot of Gavin and Stacey (L-R) last year Mathew as Gavin, Joanna Page as Stacey, James Corden as Smithy, and Ruth Jones as Nessa
On Graham Norton’s Virgin Radio show, Mathew added how difficult it was to get the ensemble together for the 2019 Christmas special, which was later named the most watched non-sporting event in a decade.
He said: ‘Clearly the BBC wants more. James (Corden) and Ruth (Jones) have always said they would only do more if they had a story and a reason to do it.
“Just because people want it isn’t enough reason to do it for them. They want to make sure they have a story.
‘They don’t want to let the play and the audience down. They don’t just want to do it for the sake of doing it.
I really don’t know if they plan to do more.’
Mathew – who played the titular Gavin on the series – revealed that he is “loyal” to the mega hit and would return if asked.
He said, “It’s quite a large ensemble and one filled with successful people. It was hard to get everyone together last time, so it would be just as hard to do it again.