Who would'a thought it, eh? 1 What name refers to a boot, a football team, and a female? She invests in stocks and shares, enjoys knitting, collects flags, and is an exceptionally talented ten-pin bowler. The one with the most catchphrases gets two points, and half a point for the best accent. Err, James Cordon as Smithy was absolutely hilarious tbh. Need we say more. REVEAL ANSWER, 14 What do the letters DC stand for in the United States capital Washington D.C.? REVEAL ANSWER, 21 How many gold medals does Sir Mo Farrah have? In the new episode, we see the pair have a poignant moment, discussing how their relationship has had to evolve, given their family has grown, but ultimately stayed based on love for one another. Gavin is the apple of Pam's eye and always has a cooked breakfast ready for any visitors to her immaculate house. Gavin is 28 and lives at home in Billericay, Essex, with his parents, Mick (Larry Lamb) and Pam (Alison Steadman). (Extra five points if you can remember his entire order! Viewers saw Mathews character, Gavin, fall in love with Stacey pretty quickly - he drove all the way to Barry to surprise Stacey - after their night together. She loves Gavin to bits but was worried about living in Essex after they married. | View Mobile Site. She's welcomed her fourth child with her husband James Thornton. 7 of the best hotels for a Mothers Day mini-break, Richard Madden stars in first look at spy series, Call the Midwife star on Cyril's words to Matthew, Call the Midwife actress confirms Lucille's future, The 'Friends' women reunite to celebrate Courteney, Stacey Dooley shares rare photo of baby daughter, Stacey Solomon shares sweet new photos daughters, BBC's The Tourist to bring back Jamie Dornan, 'The White Lotus' cast reunites at the SAG awards, Ruth Jones explains the meaning behind Gavin & Stacey's kids' names, Good Housekeeping, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Joanna announced in August 2021 she was expecting her fourth child with her husband James. Despite seeing him play Archie Mitchell in EastEnders, we couldn't help but fall in love with Mick from Essex. 5 / 14. This piece contains spoilers about the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. The reason Gavin and Stacey are so rushed off their feet and maybe finding it hard to make quality time for their marriage is because they're parents of three. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Taking turns, teams must then say a catchphrase each (accents are a must) until they run out. #almostafiveasideteam #nosleep'. What are Gavin and Stacey's home towns? Joanna is married to former Emmerdale actor James Thornton. REVEAL ANSWER, 12 How many valves does the heart have? No, probably not, because he's everywhere. She has a jet black bob-style hair and wears Gothic style make up. REVEAL ANSWER, 6 The song When you wish upon a star comes from what movie? REVEAL ANSWER, 24 What is the highest mountain in Britain? REVEAL ANSWER, 10 Which bird can fly backward? But incase you've been in hiding under a rock for the past few years, Corden has been doing pretty much EVERYTHING and has a majorly successful US TV programme - The Late Late show. "It was a little nod to Pams love of the royal family, we wanted it to be transferred through Gavin into their name choices. #pregnant #babyontheway @jamesthornton_'. Name this Gavin & Stacey drastically altered the lives of the cast who starred in the hit BBC comedy. What is the spiciest chilli in the world? REVEAL ANSWER, 10 What did Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry name their first child? REVEAL ANSWER, 1 In which English seaside town was Fawlty Towers set? Like Dawn, Pete was just as kooky as his wife and we'll never forget him leaving his elderly mother behind Pam and Mick's sofa overnight. Gavin is from Billericay, Essex and Stacey is from Barry Island, Wales, 7. No programme has defined a nation quite like Gavin and Stacey. Gavin's family are the Shipmans named for Dr. Harold Shipman. He's believed to be one of the most prolific serial murderers in history. Meanwhile Stacey's family are the Wests named, of course, after Fred and Rose West. This content is hosted by a third party (www.youtube.com). What kind of Indian curry does Smithy order three different kinds of (chicken, prawn and lamb) just for himself? REVEAL ANSWER, 23 Which city in the entire world was the first to have an underground Subway system? Oh my Christyou've completed the quiz! And what are Gavin and Stacey's surnames? Both have been proposed to by the other. Quiz yourself on the ultimate Christmas crew. REVEAL ANSWER, 3 How many times has Andy Murray won Wimbledon playing singles as of 2022? My girlfriend is subtitling in a foreign language for an academic exercise and has come across two particular challenges relating to an episode of Gavin & Stacy. 17. REVEAL ANSWER, 2 Whats the biggest animal in the world? Created by LisaL (User Generated Content*) User Generated Content is not posted by anyone affiliated with, or What is Stacey's mum Gwen's signature dish? Larry is a prime example of a good actor. REVEAL ANSWER, 19 Which home furnishing retailer closed all of its stores for good in April 2020? Oh, what's occurring? Gather your friends and family and take part in our general knowledge quiz and see who will be crowned the winner! Published: 06:02 EST, 28 Last year, he finished filming a comedy titled, Me, Myself and Di alongside Outnumbered's Tyger Drew Honey - we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for that one later this year, that's for sure. You can follow her on Twitter at @melwalters01. REVEAL ANSWER, 16 How many people have walked on the moon? REVEAL ANSWER, 15 In 1990 who created the World Wide Web? An omelette. And while we don't have a new Gavin and Stacey Christmas special to look forward to this year, we know many of you will tune in for last year's most recent festive episode airing on BBC One on Christmas Eve at 8.40pm. Co-creator and star Ruth has now acknowledged the striking resemblance to the royal family's Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle in a new interview. The show charts the coming together of two families after a young couple - the titular Gavin and Stacey - fall in love. Four times. Nessa Jenkins Gwen was the Gavin and Stacey's resident sweetheart, cooking up an omelette for anyone who walked through her door and being responsible for Nessa's ENTIRE wedding meal__ when Doris forgot the all-important salad. Her Dad is called Neil Jenkins and he appears in three episodes. Let's meet the two tribes from Billericay and Barry! Up until last year, Rob had been starring in BBC's The Trip with comedian Steve Coogan. Manage Settings At the screening, the cast told Goodhousekeeping.com and other press about the lengths they went to to keep the reunion episode secret before it was announced. REVEAL ANSWER, 22 The 1st King of England made a law that everyone had to be in bed by 8pm True or False? REVEAL ANSWER, 13 Who was Henry VIIIs, last wife? Appeared in For the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks and incredible competitions tune into Hits Radio on our Hits Radio app, your DAB radio, Smart Speakers or online. 2. The initial series begins with the lives of the title characters, Gavin Shipman (Mathew Horne) and Stacey West (Joanna Page). In the first Christmas special, Nessa works in Santa's Grotto, saying "Oh! However, the timescale doesn't quite add up - with all three of the titular characters' children of school age, and Meghan Markle only being officially introduced into the royal family three years ago, when Prince Harry confirmed that they were dating in 2016. In terms of volume, which is the largest fresh lake in the world. In the hour-long special, it was revealed that Gavin and Stacey are now mum and dad to three children - Harri, Caitlin, and Megan. In the third series, it was discovered that she is an Aston Villa fan. Bless her. REVEAL ANSWER, 17 What type of pasta translates into English as little worms? Joanna later gave birth in December 2021. The actor, 44, claimed fans desiring the comedy's return 'is not enough of a reason', adding that the writers 'want to make sure that they have a story' first. That said, Mel also runs a pilates company in Swansea, these days. Since Gavin and Stacey, Robert has gone on to direct an episode of the Crown and star in quite the bounty of films and TV shows, including US sitcom Piss off, I love you. Alison Steadman, 76, and 77 year old Larry Lamb, who played Gavin's parents Mick and Pam Shipman, are due to return to our TV screens as they reunite to pay tribute to their roles in Gavin and Stacey. 91%. What is Dave's role at the grotto? REVEAL ANSWER, 10 What colour is most of the toilet paper in France? Aurora from Sleeping Beauty only has 18 minutes of screen time. In Gavin and Stacey, how many times has Stacey been engaged before Gavin? Crackin' Created by SportsJOE How many times was Stacey engaged before Gavin? The curfew bell was a bell rung in the evening in Medieval England as signal for everyone to go to bed, No, Zanzibar is an autonomous part of Tanzania, Zaire is now known as The Democratic Republic of Congo. REVEAL ANSWER, 3 What are the names of Harry Potterss parents? 10. TWO Gavin And Stacey stars return to Barry Island to film new scenes as fans long for full cast reunion. Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers. In the three-part series Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry, Larry, 75, and Alison, 76, will take a trip down memory lane and include some special guests during their travels. Last year, she starred as Bethan Stubbins with the one and only Robert Downey Jr. in Dolittle - pretty cool, eh? And Gavin and Stacey have also become parents (let's just say there's a nod to Pam's love of the Royal Family in the baby names). REVEAL ANSWER, 17 The Stadium of Light is home to which football team? Speaking in 2007, Ruth said: "I suppose we were hoping that people wouldn't realise and then when it does come to light, it's even more delicious. ), 13. Portrayed by Unfortunately Ruth isn't on social media, but you can still check out the clip on Instagram here. In October 2021, Joanna was misquoted saying she was ready to quit the world of acting due to her new found love for presenting. REVEAL ANSWER, 24 Enchiladas originated in which country? REVEAL ANSWER, 7 Where are the 2028 Olympics going to be held? 50. We've since had a teaser and full length trailer and this Christmas Day the episode will air! She is portrayed by Ruth Jones. Cast: Mathew Horne shut down speculation last year of a Gavin and Stacey reboot (L-R) Mathew as Gavin, Joanna Page as Stacey, James Corden as Smithy and Ruth Jones as Nessa, Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. What are the names of Dawn & Pete's Son and Daughter? And real life Gavin met his real life wife over the phone through work, thus inspiring James (from London) and Ruth (from Wales) to pen the love story. REVEAL ANSWER, 7 In Harry Potter, what animal represents Hufflepuff house? REVEAL ANSWER, 13 How many countries of the world begin with the letter Z? REVEAL ANSWER, 11 How many keys does a classic piano have? Five. She names her baby Neil after him, as well as Smithynaming him Neil after himself. Doris was Gwen's batty next door neighbour who famously tried to get it on with Gavin. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He is amazing X'. WebI'm a big fan of the series, but there's one joke that perplexes me. Nessa Ness Darlin' (by Pam) My love (by Pam) Truck-driving dyke (by Dawn) Sugartits (by Dave) Robert Mugabe Gavin Shipman and Stacey West. What is the old lady called that lives next to Gwen in Wales (the one who really has the eyes for Gavin)? REVEAL ANSWER, 14 What year was the Blackpool tower devastated by a fire 1897, 1900 or 1901? The Gavin & Stacey Christmas special has finally aired, meaning fans of the beloved BBC sitcom now know what the gang have been up to since we last left them in 2010. Ruth says: "I absolutely adore Nessa. She's also married to Emmerdale actor James Thornton - aka John Barton. At the end of the last episode it is ambiguous whether or not she is in a relationship with Smithy, but it is made clear that they have a romantic connection and they are both raising Neil together. He said: 'It's quite a large ensemble and one filled with successful people. Written and created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, the series has generated a cult following over the years. REVEAL ANSWER, 9 Which activist wrote No One Is Too Small To Make A Difference? Oooh, mysterious. Cavan; Daren; Devin; Evan; Gabriel; Callum; Lennox; Malcolm; Actress Joanna Page, who is best known for her portrayal of Stacey in comedy series Gavin & Stacey, is not only an amazing actress, but she's a devoted wife and mum-of-four, with two daughters and two sons with her husband James Thornton. She gives birth to Neil in the last episode of Series 2. WebStacey is a pretty but down-to-earth girl who loves her mum, uncle and best friend Nessa. Gavin and Stacey: The pair will make their TV return as they set off on a 210 mile journey from Billericay in Essex to Barry to revisit filming locations. Ruth Jones (Clue: it's by a famous female country singer and another American male singer). 12. REVEAL ANSWER, 8 Which artist painted the Mona Lisa? REVEAL ANSWER, 21 In what year did Instagram launch 2008, 2010 or 2012? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ruth Jones confirmed the homage in a new interview, Gavin's mum Pam is obsessed with the royal family, Meghan was only introduced as Prince Harry's girlfriend in 2016, Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special reveals they have THREE kids, returned to our screen for a one-off reunion on Christmas Day, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 4. Do you have a story? Ahem. So it is a little nod to the royal family," Ruth said. My girlfriend is subtitling in a foreign language for an academic exercise and has come across two particular challenges relating to an episode of Gavin & Stacy. REVEAL ANSWER, 18 Which rappers real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills? Joanna wrote, 'Our beautiful baby boy Noah Wilder Russell was born Tues the 13th at 8:51am, weighing 7pounds 3. Pam and Mick Shipman's best friends are also Dawn and Pete Sutcliffe - inspired by killer Peter Sutcliffe. She is also Stacey's best friend. An egg sandwich. If you like some components of the name Gavin but would prefer a different name, there are many similar names to Gavin. 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Nessa regularly recalls strange and often lewd experiences with celebrities (John Prescott is mentioned several times, as is Dodi Al-Fayed), and to a lesser extent she talks about various life experiences she has had such as travelling the world on a cruise ship, briefly waking up after her first marriage with an unspecified Pip (of Gladys Knight fame) and dealing with the death of her second husband, Clive, (who was executed by firing squad for drug running after she gave evidence against him). These are 10 of the World CRAZIEST Ice Cream Flavors. In order to provide a more personal user experience, we and our partners use technology such as cookies to store and/or access device information. However, she does say in the finale that she sees Gwen as her mum, despite not being blood-related. TheGavin & Stacey Christmas Special airs at 20:30 on BBC One this Christmas Day. Joanna and James welcomed their youngest son back in December 2016, announcing their lovely news on social media at the time. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: ' Welcome to our family Boe Willow Russell. Last year, Alison starred in Sky's TV movie Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as Dora alongside Rob Brydon. She claims it's a duck dish cooked with honey and lime, but at the time no such curry existed. REVEAL ANSWER, 8 What university did Stephen Hawking go to? She wouldn't reveal the exact moment and instead challenged fans to figure it out. Which famous couple do Mick and Pam pretend to be in their naughty role plays? (sic), Joanna's husband James also shared the same picture, writing: 'My wonderful wife @iamjoannapage is pregnant and doesnt she look amazing!!! REVEAL ANSWER, 7 Which planet is closest to the sun? 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