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Gavin & Stacey
EMAILPRINTSERIES: BBC America, Tuesday 8:40p (30 minutes)
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 7 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 7 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Comedy
Created By:
James Corden
Ruth Jones
First Air Date: August 26, 2008
Summary
Starring Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb, and Melanie Walters
The award-winning comedy about the romance between a Welsh woman and an Essex man who meet online is one of many British programs set to be remade for American television.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: UK Official Show Site US Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Entertainment WeeklyJosh Wolk
The reliably hilarious supporting cast of family members and friends--quirky without being cartoonish--makes a creaky zit subplot forgivable.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles TimesMary McNamara
Gavin & Stacey is a gem of a show -- funny, touching and welcome proof that the romantic comedy can and will survive irony, Botox, Judd Apatow and all the vagaries of the modern age.
Read Full Review >Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Horne and Page have sweet chemistry, but what makes the show work is the cast of eccentrics that Corden and Jones have created around them.
Read Full Review >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
It's amusing and knowing and will make some viewers smile, but it probably won't provoke gales of laughter. And that's fine. It's still more clever than most single-camera comedies ABC has put on the air in recent years.
Read Full Review >The New York TimesGinia Bellafante
The most endearing comedy about love to come to television since the Manolos were packed up and put away.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
Fortunately, the series never veers terribly far from the central duo, each of whom--to borrow a bit of vernacular--is played in cracking fashion by Horne (from "The Catherine Tate Show") and Page ("Love Actually").
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
J K gave it a10:
This is such a great show. Brilliant acting, endearing characters. There is something in it for everyone. Superb cast. Must see!
Molly S gave it a4:
I don't understand what all the hype is about. I thought it was badly written. The characters are one-dimensional, not developing a lot during the series and Smithy is particularly revolting.
Bob gave it a10:
I'll be tell'n you for why. It's a cracking good show. The best brit com in many years. You'll laugh till it hurts. Nessa and Uncle Bryn are wonderful. And, Joanna Page, who plays Stacey, is lush. Bravo. Can't wait for the Christmas special to air along with season III.
martyn j gave it a10:
Its not about the crying with laughter omentts, although there are a few, its a genuine enjoyable series . helps if you know the culture behind it abit.
