Gavin & Stacey, 10 years on

[PositronicRay]

I'm looking forward to this later, like the office, I recognise most of the characters. It's generally a well observed comedy.

I understand some people may find it a bit too close to home.

In my 30s as an incompetent middle manager, I was compared to Gordon Brittas. The show never had the same allure after that.

[RC1807]

Oh, the people complaining about *that* Kirsty MacColl / Pogues Christmas song and a single lyric in it.... FFS? The same song has been played on the radio hundreds of times in recent weeks!


The programme itself was quite amusing: 4/5

[nuttywobbler]

Highest viewing figures of any Christmas Day tv program over the last decade - they did something right.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Tyre Smoke]

It's on now, recorded it last night. I've never watched it, but the wife loves it.

Unfunny, poorly acted tripe. I don't understand how this had mass appeal.

[Mcphisto]

garyhun said:

They also voted remain

Sensible review then.

[davek_964]

I enjoyed it. Not as funny as some of the series, but still pretty good.

Didn't think baby Neil was a particular good casting choice though. I know it's just a kid, but he was pretty awful.

[anonymous-user]

People keep mentioning 'humour' and 'comedy', but I saw no evidence of either. I had to sit through this unfunny durge as the family were die-hard fans back in the day, and they had taken ownership of the 1.5l bottle of Baileys by this point. However we all lost interest at some point mid-show and switched it off. Cards against humanity and more Baileys won the day.

[DoubleD]

Tyre Smoke said:

Unfunny, poorly acted tripe. I don't understand how this had mass appeal.

Because most people like things that you dont?

[PositronicRay]

Tyre Smoke said:

It's on now, recorded it last night. I've never watched it, but the wife loves it.

Unfunny, poorly acted tripe. I don't understand how this had mass appeal.

Uncle Bryn, is this you?

[Fonzey]

Wasn't too bad, decent enough fan service!

Has Corden chubbed up again for filming this?

[mcelliott]

davek_964 said:

I enjoyed it. Not as funny as some of the series, but still pretty good.

Didn't think baby Neil was a particular good casting choice though. I know it's just a kid, but he was pretty awful.

The fact that it was pointed out to me by my daughter that this crap masquerades as comedy got the biggest laugh of all.

[snoopy25]

Actually thought this was pretty bad to be honest. Is there any more going to be done given how it ended?

[anonymous-user]

As a stand-alone comedy effort it’s pretty poor, but it’s written for G+S fans and as such it was ok.

[anonymous-user]

Coin Slot. said:

As a stand-alone comedy effort it’s pretty poor, but it’s written for G+S fans and as such it was ok.

I'm not really a fan, used to watch with old GF, but enjoyed it. The comedy is pretty subtle and not overt, for a mainstream program it is pretty rare.

Reminds me of the Royle family, which I never really enjoyed until 10+ years later.

Edited by Thesprucegoose on Thursday 26th December 14:23

[Evangelion]

I discovered the old series a few months ago on iPlayer and since then have watched every single episode two or three times. I think it's brilliant, although the fact that I am utterly in love with Joanna Page may have swayed my judgement somewhat.

Admittedly I would happily punch James Corden in his stupid fat face until my fist fell off, then superglue it back on and continue indefinitely. But I'm willing to forgive him as he is one of the co-writers.

Haven't watched the Christmas episode yet, so I won't pass judgement on it until i have.

[MellowshipSlinky]

I thought it was ok.

Would’ve been even better if there were no Welsh accents in it.
Worse than a Brummie or scouse accent and spoils TV viewing.

[cuprabob]

Evangelion said:

Haven't watched the Christmas episode yet, so I won't pass judgement on it until i have.

Just fast forward to the bit where Joanna Page drop her knickers. Nothing else in it was worth watching

[anonymous-user]

Anyone else spot the serial killers reference.

[Steamer]

Thesprucegoose said:

Anyone else spot the serial killers reference.

Peter Sutcliffe that lives next door - was it something in his script? I was only half listening at that point.

[anonymous-user]

Steamer said:

Peter Sutcliffe that lives next door - was it something in his script? I was only half listening at that point.

Shipman and West.