Category Archives: Off Topic
- March 18, 2009
- Gavin & Stacey charity single reaches #1– also posted in Misc, Music
The single recorded by Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon, in character as Nessa and Bryn, for Comic Relief has hit #1 in the UK.
In series 2 of Gavin & Stacey, Nessa + Bryn perform “Islands in the Stream,” the classic Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers duet at a barn dance. The popularity of [...]
- January 29, 2009
- Gavin & Stacey Stars Record Hit
Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon, who play Nessa and Bryn on the hit comedy Gavin & Stacey, have recorded a version of Dolly Parton + Kenny Rogers iconic classic “Islands in the Stream” for charity.
The duo, with the help of Tom Jones and Robin Gibb, preformed the number in Las Vegas as part of the [...]
- January 4, 2009
- The Real Homes of Gavin & Stacey– also posted in Misc
Seems not everyone is thrilled with the runaway success of Gavin & Stacey.
The real-life owners of the homes used in the show face some very real-life annoyances from tourists angling to get a peep at the famous cribs.
The Mirror reports that living in the home of the Shipmans is a bit rougher than living in [...]
- December 10, 2008
- Casting Suggestion – US Smithy– also posted in Misc
We’ve heard for a few months now that Gavin & Stacey was headed to NBC for a The Office – style remake. James Corden himself has hinted that he thinks Philip Seymour Hoffman would be a good choice to play his character in the American version. While we are also fans of Mr. Hoffman’s work, [...]
- December 9, 2008
- Entertaining Mr. Sloane – An Invitation– also posted in Misc
Fans of James Corden might also be fans of his comic-mate Mat Horne.
The duo have hosted Big Brother’s Big Mouth together and starred as best mates in Gavin & Stacey. They are also developing a new sketch comedy show together, due out in early 2009.
If you need to get your Horne fix early (or via [...]
- May 11, 2008
- “Gavin & Stacey” helps put Barry back on map– also posted in Misc
Here’s an interesting piece in the Sunday Express about tourism in Barry.
Turns out, Gavin & Stacey has sparked a revival in the Vale of Glamorgan town.
- March 24, 2008
- Joanna Page on “Lily Allen and Friends”
This is a bit off topic, but given James Corden’s interesting interview with Lily Allen a few weeks back, we thought it worth mentioning.
Fellow Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page (Stacey) is scheduled to make an appearance on Allen’s program tomorrow (3/25) at 10:30 on BBC. If you miss it, certainly it should be [...]