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Enough already with the Gavin & Stacey ....

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NewName73 · 21/12/2019 09:10

Yes, we know it's the only thing going be worth watching on TV over Xmas but I am sick & tired of the relentless promotion of this on the BBC at the moment.

I literally cannot switch on the radio or TV without hearing or seeing trailers, promos and interviews with the key protagonists.

Please Make It Stop.

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The80sweregreat · 21/12/2019 11:18

They were on the one show looking excited about it all. You can't sniff at the enthusiasm for it , but the trailer didn't look great.
The one that plays Gavin was horrible about Laura Kuenssberg on Twitter so I guess it might have been a bit awkward going there for the interview as some of the staff must also know Laura etc!

WoodliceInSunderland · 21/12/2019 12:38

I found it a very average sitcom, no idea why there is all the hype Confused

Piglet89 · 21/12/2019 12:44

Can’t understand why one would watch “terrestrial” TV at Christmas when there’s a whole host of other much better quality stuff to choose from on Netflix. Currently slowly making my way through Mad Men.

misspiggy19 · 21/12/2019 12:48

I watched one episode and it was crap

QueenofmyPrinces · 21/12/2019 12:49

I can honestly say I have only seen a trailer twice and both times were the same trailer.

I can’t wait bit only because I love Nessa, Bryn, Gavin’s parents and Smithy.

Every other character annoys me - especially Stacey!!!!

Celebelly · 21/12/2019 12:53

When all's said and done, I'm not going to lie, I'm bloody excited about it Grin

Tutlefru · 21/12/2019 14:05

Larry lamb was on LW the other day saying he thinks it’s the best they’ve done inc the series.

I’m excited. Xmas Grin

ThatssomebadhatHarry · 21/12/2019 14:09

Not seen one bit of promotion for it other than someone shared the trailer on my Facebook feed.

CaptainMyCaptain · 21/12/2019 14:26

I think people who dismissed it after watching one episode are missing something. It grows on you and every time I watch it I hear or see something I missed the first (or second) time. The script is extremely clever but if you don't like it you don't like it, fair enough.

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 21/12/2019 14:29

I'm really looking forward to it, haven't seen the trailer purposely.

MsChnandlerBong · 21/12/2019 14:30

I'm going to struggle to watch it because I can't stand James bloody Corden!

Hope it's good though. Pete and Dawn are my faves, I hope they get a good storyline.

CaptainMyCaptain · 21/12/2019 14:42

I don't like James Corden as James Corden but he's a good writer and good as Smithy.

Glitteryone · 21/12/2019 14:43

Oh my Christ!

How can you not be excited for G&S On xmas day?

MsChnandlerBong · 21/12/2019 14:45

Oh my Christ Grin Grin

I do love saying that!

AnyFucker · 21/12/2019 19:02

Anybody who loved Dawn in this needs to watch Nighty Night from the beginning, currently on Netflix

The actress who plays Ness also plays a great character in it

Gavin and Stacey is fairly gentle humour, Nighty Night is dark (but brilliant)

Mrsjayy · 21/12/2019 19:05

I loved Nightynigh !

AnyFucker · 21/12/2019 19:06

Sorry, it's on Iplayer, not Netflix

Sparklingbrook · 21/12/2019 19:13

I watch Gavin and Stacey but don't find it laugh out loud funny. I hope the Christmas one lives up to expectations.

1Morewineplease · 21/12/2019 19:15

Our family don’t find it particularly funny . Haven’t noticed the hype tbh. We don’t watch much live telly though.

CrissmussMockers · 21/12/2019 19:17

I thought we'd deported James Corden as a condition for taking Piers Morgan back?

CaptainMyCaptain · 21/12/2019 20:25

I've been watching Nighty Night on iplayer. It's very, very dark - I want to stop watching it but it draws me back.

Mrsjayy · 21/12/2019 20:29

It is not for everybody Nighty night but i thought it was genuis !

MsChnandlerBong · 21/12/2019 20:29

I started watching Nighty Night on iPlayer, have watched two episodes so far and it is fantastic! Thanks for the recommendation AF.

7Days · 21/12/2019 20:32

I like G and S.

Gentle character led humour is my favourite. Amy other recommendations in that vein?

lioness88 · 21/12/2019 20:33

I've not seen one episode! And I haven't seen any adverts about the reunion episode either.

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