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Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan saw a tourism boost after the show aired — the real-life locations where it was filmed became popular visitor attractions.

Corden and Jones wrote the entire show together, often working in Jones's home in Cardiff — Corden has said the writing partnership was the most rewarding creative experience of his career.

Gavin & Stacey moved from BBC Three to BBC One for its second series after becoming one of BBC Three's highest-rated comedies.

The first episode drew around 500,000 viewers on BBC Three — modest numbers that grew rapidly through word of mouth and iPlayer.

Larry Lamb's Mick Shipman is the gentle, quietly wise counterpart to Alison Steadman's more exuberant Pam — together they form one of British comedy's most endearing married couples.

Barry Island's Marco's café, where many scenes were filmed, became a real-life tourist attraction — visitors often recreate photos from the show outside its doors.

The Comic Relief single reached number one in the UK charts — the characters' karaoke version of the Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers duet had become a signature moment of the show.

Neil the Baby is called this regardless of his age throughout the series — even as he grows older, the nickname never changes, which becomes a recurring joke.

Ruth Jones has said the name Vanessa was chosen partly because it sounds naturally grand, which suits Nessa's larger-than-life personality.

Rob Brydon's Uncle Bryn is known for his well-meaning but painfully awkward monologues — his fishing trip story became one of the show's most beloved running gags.