Although the show is set across both England and Wales, most of the locations used for filming were actually in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and surrounding areas. On a steep hill in Barry, you’ll find Gwen and Stacey’s house.

The comedy, which aired for three series between 2007 and 2010, followed the central characters of Gavin and Stacey - played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page - as they pursued a re

Excitement is building in Barry Island ahead of filming for the Gavin and Stacey finale. The hit BBC comedy was last on screens in 2019, but earlier this year co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones confirmed it would return in December for one last Christmas special.

Gavin and Stacey is on track to treat fans to a highly anticipated Christmas present, as the comedy's festive special has started filming.

In May, it was confirmed there would be a brand new episode of Gavin and Stacey to be aired on the BBC later this year. Then in July, it was revealed the script had been completed and the stars had already been getting down to work.

James Corden has shared a behind the scenes image of the first day on set of Gavin & Stacey’s final episode, due to air this Christmas. In a candid image on his Instagram, Corden, who has played the lovable West Ham United fanatic ‘Smithy’ on the BBC sitcom since it began in 2007,