Gavin and Stacey: Cast, Characters and Recent Specials

Introduction: Why Gavin and Stacey still matters

Gavin and Stacey is a British sitcom created by Ruth Jones and James Corden that first aired in 2007 and has returned in specials up to 2024. The show’s blend of character-driven comedy and cross-border family dynamics—between Essex and Wales—has kept it culturally relevant, prompting ongoing interest in cast developments, plot resolutions and streaming availability.

Main body: Cast, characters and key moments

Creators and principal cast

Gavin and Stacey was created by Ruth Jones and James Corden. The eponymous couple are played by Mathew Horne (Gavin) and Joanna Page (Stacey). James Corden and Ruth Jones also star as the couple’s respective close friends: Smithy and Nessa. Other principal cast members listed for the series include Alison Steadman.

Supporting characters and recent specials

The series features a number of recurring supporting characters. Samuel Anderson appears as “Fingers” (credited in series 1, 3 and the 2024 special), described as a friend of Gavin and Smithy. According to available sources, Fingers develops an on/off relationship with Stacey’s friend Louise after they meet at a wedding and have sex in a back room.

Another supporting role is Evans, played by Ffion Williams in series 1 and 3. Evans is a friend of Stacey and Nessa and, per source information, has an on/off relationship with Fingers after they meet at the wedding and have sex in a back room.

Family developments and story closure

The couple’s family life continues beyond the original run: Shipman (played by Gabriel Mitell in the 2019 and 2024 specials) is identified as Gavin and Stacey’s eldest child, born shortly after the third series in 2010. One cited ending sequence shows the four main adults—Gavin, Stacey, Nessa and Smithy—six months later on Barry beachfront, with Stacey visibly pregnant.

Availability

Streaming listings note the series and specials are available on platforms including Netflix and Prime Video, with some services offering viewing options at different times.

Conclusion: What this means for viewers

Gavin and Stacey remains notable for its enduring characters, creator-led performances and periodic specials that revisit long-running storylines. Recent specials through 2024 and continued streaming availability mean both new viewers and long-time fans can follow character arcs—such as family growth and relationship questions raised in the specials—and revisit moments that sparked discussion, including proposals and reconciliations between central characters.