Tag Archives: gavin & stacey

July 10, 2010
New PM a fan of Gavin & Stacey– also tagged

Britain’s new Prime Minster, David Cameron, has revealed he’s a fan of Gavin & Stacey. The Conservative Party leader made the admission when he spoke to Real Radio Yorkshire about how he relaxes away from the world of politics. “I like a bit of happy escapism. I love Gavin and Stacey, I thought that was [...]

April 25, 2010
Beckham to guest star in Gavin & Stacey special?– also tagged , ,

Rumors are David Beckham is going to return the favor to James Corden and make an appearance in an upcoming Gavin & Stacey special. The duo first met for last year’s Sport Relief and teamed up again this year, forming a new, more intimate friendship in the process. Gavin & Stacey concluded it’s third and [...]

March 13, 2010
Corden & Jones: A Reunion– also tagged

James Corden has revealed that he wants to work with Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones again. Says James, She [Jones] sent me a really nice text message yesterday, it just said, ‘I really miss you,’ and I feel exactly the same. I do really, really miss her when we’re not together. We’re both excited [...]

March 7, 2010
Corden’s Sport Relief sketch – more preview– also tagged ,

Sport Relief has released 0:38 of James Corden’s upcoming Sport Relief sketch. In it, Corden’s character Smithy from Gavin & Stacey puts Manchester United through the paces of an aerobics workout. Sport Relief airs on BBC 19-21 March.

March 7, 2010
Corden calls sketch show “a mistake”– also tagged , , ,

In a recent interview, James Corden called his failed sketch show with Mat Horne “a mistake.” The show originally aired early last year on BBC3 and was widely panned by critics, although a small-but-loyal fan base emerged. Despite conflicting reports from BBC3 (originally calling the show a “smashing success”), series 2 was first rumored to [...]

March 2, 2010
Sport Relief Preview: Corden in cutoffs, speedo– also tagged , ,

James Corden has contributed again this year to Sport Relief, set to air 19-21 Mar on BBC. The Daily Mail has a preview of two Corden sketches. The first features a bikini-clad Corden joining Olympian Tom Daley for a high dive: A second Corden sketch features Smithy, from Gavin & Stacey, giving Manchester United an [...]

February 25, 2010
Corden yearns to be West Ham mascot– also tagged , ,

The Daily Star is reporting that James Corden wants to be the West Ham United mascot, Herbie the Hammer. “James made the confession to DJ Chris Moyles on his C4 Quiz Night show,” according to the Star. The football-loving Corden has a long-standing love affair with the West Ham squad. His Gavin & Stacey character [...]

January 21, 2010
Gavin & Stacey picks up “Best Comedy” at the National Television Awards– also tagged , ,

Gavin & Stacey has won “Best Comedy” at the National Television Awards, televised last night from the O2 arena in London. See photos of James arriving & with the award on Zimbio. You can also see video of James accepting the award and rapping to Vanilla Ice via YouTube What’s more, catch James arrive and [...]

January 14, 2010
Smthy to give Becks a massage?– also tagged ,

The Sun is reporting that James Corden, as his character Smithy from Gavin & Stacey, will be filming a second comedy sketch featuring famous footballer David Beckham. Details are sketchy, but Smithy is reportedly giving Beckham a rubdown. The sketch will air on BBC 1′s Sport Relief charity event and will mark the second meeting [...]

January 10, 2010
Larry Lamb suspects new Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special– also tagged ,

Larry Lamb, who plays Mick Shipman on Gavin & Stacey, has said he suspects that James Corden and Ruth Jones will write a new Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. According to the Daily Mail, he said: “There will be a Christmas special. Clearly the audience loves it and I would be very surprised if it [...]