# Gavin & Stacey (2007–2010) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/gavin-and-stacey/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Ruth Jones & James Corden |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 3 (19 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Gavin & Stacey (2007–2010) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Ruth Jones & James Corden, streaming on BBC. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (93%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Corden and Jones wrote a cross-border romance where the couple are the least interesting people in it, and made Smithy and Nessa national figures.

## Synopsis

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.

## Cast

Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Larry Lamb, Rob Brydon, Melanie Walters

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Gavin & Stacey worth watching?**
Yes — Gavin & Stacey earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 93%, audience 90%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 78%. Corden and Jones wrote a cross-border romance where the couple are the least interesting people in it, and made Smithy and Nessa national figures.

**Why is Gavin & Stacey so highly rated?**
Gavin & Stacey scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 93%, audiences 90%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 78%. Corden and Jones wrote a cross-border romance where the couple are the least interesting people in it, and made Smithy and Nessa national figures. See the full breakdown on the Gavin & Stacey series page.

**Is Gavin & Stacey on Netflix?**
No — Gavin & Stacey is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Gavin & Stacey come out?**
Gavin & Stacey first aired in 2007 and ran through 2010 (2007–2010). Created by Ruth Jones & James Corden; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Gavin & Stacey are there?**
Gavin & Stacey has 3 seasons across 19 episodes (2007–2010). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Gavin & Stacey?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Gavin & Stacey’s 19 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Gavin & Stacey?**
Gavin & Stacey streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Gavin & Stacey?**
Gavin & Stacey stars Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman, Ruth Jones, James Corden, and others. Created by Ruth Jones & James Corden.

**How many episodes are in Gavin & Stacey?**
Gavin & Stacey has 19 episodes across 3 seasons (2007–2010).

**What is Gavin & Stacey about?**
Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.

**Who created Gavin & Stacey?**
Gavin & Stacey was created by Ruth Jones & James Corden. It is a comedy, drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Gavin & Stacey?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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