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The first series of Gavin and Stacey brought the show richly-deserved BAFTA recognition, and left the two title characters married by the time it came to an end. Series two picks things up from there, as they settle into married life, and the challenges that ultimately brings.
Never forgetting its comedic roots, Gavin and Stacey now follows the pair, and the collection of characters around them, as they adjust to married life. It doesn’t take, for instance, for Stacey’s homesickness to kick in, while the programme also takes time to spend time with their friends, Nessa and Smithy, as they too evaluate their relationship (and impending baby!).
In lesser hands, Gavin and Stacey’s ingredients could easily go sour. But thanks to some terrific scripting, and quite exceptional performances, it gels superbly well. Much of the credit should go, of course, to Mathew Home and Joanna Page’s endearing performances in the title roles, as well as James Corden and Ruth Jones for their exceptional writing work (the pair also play the aforementioned Nessa and Smithy in the show).
Eschewing gimmicks and cheap lines in favour of three dimensional characters and genuine laughs, Gavin and Stacey is a television gem, and one that deserves to find a wider audience. Hopefully, this DVD release will help to redress that. --Jon Foster
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The BAFTA award winning comedy, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, makes a welcome return to DVD just in time for Christmas. After a triple success at last year’s British Comedy Awards and triumph at The South Bank Show Awards, the second series of Gavin & Stacey is released on 10th November. Gavin is an ordinary boy from England, Stacey is an ordinary girl from Wales. After speaking on the phone to each other every day at work - they finally met, fell in love and got married. Now in Series 2, the honeymoon's over for the newlyweds, and their married life begins in earnest at the Shipman family home in Essex. But, as the reality of living so far away sinks in, Stacey starts missing her home in Barry Island along with her mum and her Uncle Bryn. Meanwhile, Gavin and Stacey's best friends, Smithy and Nessa, are coming to terms with their own stark reality: they're not even friends and yet they're having a baby together! Screen favourites Rob Brydon and Alison Steadman join an outstanding cast in this contemporary comedy about young romance. Mathew Horne (Catherine Tate, Roman’s Empire, Teachers) and Joanna Page (Gideon’s Daughter, Love Actually) star as Gavin and Stacey, Ruth Jones (Little Britain, Nighty Night) as the forthright and tattooed Nessa, and BAFTA award winner James Corden (Fat Friends, History Boys) as the blokes’ bloke Smithy. Julia Davis (Nighty Night) and Sheridan Smith (Love Soup, Two Pints Of Lager and A Packet of Crisps) also make guest star appearances. The DVD contains the entire second series plus a wealth of extras including 'An Insight into The Making of Story of Series 2' with an exclusive interview with Ruth and James, outtakes, James and Ruth on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and audio commentaries on selected episodes.
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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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This has become our favourite programme in our house. How refreshing, in these days of dark dramas and murder mysteries to have a comedy where people find joy in the little things of life. Rob Brydon as Bryn is hilarious and loveable as he happily navigates (or should that be sat-navigates?) his way through life, gadget by gadget, trend by trend. In Series One it was all about sat nav and digital cameras ("see that? there's no film in there!") and in series two he gets drawn into unintentional homo-erotica (semi naked workouts with Smithy, watching Brokeback Mountain). Life makes him happy and its a joy to watch. Then you have dry as a bone Ness,played by actress and co-writer Ruth Jones (Little Britain, Fat Friends, Nighty Night) my favourite character. She never cracks a smile but has lived more lives than a cat and drops in scintilating detail to deadpan effect. She drives a 6.5 ton truck, has produced news programmes for the BBC, and lives with Noel from Hearsay. In the last series, she recalls how she got married and woke up the next morning "in bed with one of Gladys Knight's Pips". As for Smithy and his unfeasibly young girlfriend ("I'm meeting her after guides to talk it through"), he oozes charisma and comedy in his almost accidental and sordid affair with Ness, now pregnant with his child. There isn't room here to list how each charcter has their own set of foibles and quirks, but not a scene is wasted and I could, and do, watch it again and again. The best comedy to emerge in decades. By the way, we often stay with friends in Barry Island and we love making up Gavin and Stacey tours (Ness's change booth, the coach stop to London). If you haven't seen it-watch it- you'll be so glad you did. Five stars from me, six if I could.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I'm an American and while I don't get every reference (especially about geographic differences and lesser-known celebs), I'm really enjoying the world that Gavin and Stacey has created.
I don't want to watch the last two episodes because I don't want it to be over. And I had no idea that Nessa was the bartender from Little Britain. That's so cool. I love the words she uses to describe things. It's really smart and funny even though it's basically "a day in the life" type of a show.
The music and tv shows coming out of England make me really sad for my corporate controlled, cookie-cutter entertainment produced here.
I don't want to watch the last two episodes because I don't want it to be over. And I had no idea that Nessa was the bartender from Little Britain. That's so cool. I love the words she uses to describe things. It's really smart and funny even though it's basically "a day in the life" type of a show.
The music and tv shows coming out of England make me really sad for my corporate controlled, cookie-cutter entertainment produced here.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great series, you can read all the other comments about how good it is!
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There is a double episode at Christmas 2008 which will be the last episode ever shown, so you may want to wait for a product that contains those episodes as well, likely to be out soon after. They're following the same business model as The Office, with two series and a Christmas special (Nessa and Smithy to get together?).
BUT...
There is a double episode at Christmas 2008 which will be the last episode ever shown, so you may want to wait for a product that contains those episodes as well, likely to be out soon after. They're following the same business model as The Office, with two series and a Christmas special (Nessa and Smithy to get together?).
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Brilliant second series
This DVD really hits the mark after the first series. Excellent extras as well. Really recommend this to all who love G&S.
Published 8 months ago by Andy Moulton
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Bought this as a gift was most pleased.Quick delivery, efficient service, reasonable price, good quality. Very happy with this product. Thank you very much!
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Gavin and Stacey; Complete series 2 DVD 2007
Having not really seen the first two series of Gavin and Stacey it was vital I got the DVDs to catch up. I think it is a wonderful series and so extremely funny.
Published 15 months ago by Frantic fantic
Priceless ....!!!
Another brilliant series, where they all shine, all the characters are top notch and just bounce off each other, effortlessly.
Published 20 months ago by Russ
Still good
I got to the Gavin and Stacey party later than most, and have been catching up on DVD. Too easy to try and watch in one sitting, although splitting it over 2 dvd's does at least... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Chris Law
I won't lie to you - truly lush!!
Missed the TV series but able to catch up through these DVDs - series 1 & 2.
Extremely enjoyable, suitable for all the family.
Need to buy series 3 now.
Extremely enjoyable, suitable for all the family.
Need to buy series 3 now.
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Garry Evans
Loved it!
We enjoyed this so much - it was fantastic. Looking forward to the next series.
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Janna C. Fisher
COMEDY GOLD .
i had not bothered to watch this series on tv ,but my 9yr old niece bought series 1 just after xmas and has caught me for series 2 and 3 {quite smart},she is addicted to them and... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by BUBS.
Funny funny funny
This is a good follow up to series 1, having belated started to watch the series, me and my wife love it. Fully recommended.
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Kevin B. Taylor
Amazingly life afirming
I have only got into Gavin & Stacey in the turn of the New Year. I ignored the hype when the first season came out, again with the second season and even with the Christmas... Read more
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