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