Gavin and Stacey legend issues brutal five word response to reunion rumours
Gavin and Stacey legend Alison Steadman has finally spoken out about the sitcom returning to screens.
The Liverpool-born actress amassed a huge fanbase playing Pamela Shipman, starring alongside the likes of Larry Lamb, Matthew Horne, James Corden, Joanna Page and Ruth Jones. Gavin and Stacey ran for three seasons and last appeared on screens in 2019 when the cast reunited for a one-off Christmas special.
Since the episode ended with a major cliffhanger, many have been left wondering if Smithy (Corden) accepted Nessa's (Jones') proposal. In recent months, it's been claimed that the BBC and Netflix are embroiled in a bidding war to secure the rights to another special episode.
Alison Steadman has ruled out Gavin and Stacey making a comeback (PA)However, the Mirror can reveal that no cast members have been approached by show writers James and Ruth. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Alison said: "If we did another series or episode, I would absolutely love it. But at the moment, as far as I know, it's not going to happen.
"None of us have been sent scripts, none of us, so until there's something definite and it's announced, then I'm not going to go along with anything, it might not happen. It's all up in the air." But while she admits there are no plans to film with the Gavin and Stacey cast again, Alison did share one early encounter she had with James.
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His character, Smithy famously called Pam 'Pamelaaaaa', which was instantly picked up by the nation. But while filming, Smithy stopped using the nickname and instead just called her Pam, leaving Alison somewhat confused. She explained: "I was once with James when we were filming the first series and his character called her 'Pamelaaa' and he didn't call her that for ages.
"I said to James 'Smithy doesn't call her Pamelaa anymore?' and James just went 'Well you know...' and as I said that, a car pulled up alongside us at the traffic lights, there was four young guys and they opened the window and they all shouted 'Pamelaaa', he went 'Oh ok, I'll put it back in!'"
Alison Steadman has teamed up with Marie Curie for their Great Daffodil Appeal (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
While some may dislike people approaching them, Alison loves chatting to fans when she's on the bus or on the tube (James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock)The legendary actress who admits she loves it when people stop her on the tube or bus to say thank you for entertaining them over the years recalls first meeting Ruth and James while filming Fat Friends. "It gives me a lot of pleasure, actually," she said, before explaining: "They're really nice and they say lovely things like 'You've entertained me and my family for all these years' and 'You've given this the best laughs,' the best is if anyone says that, I'm thrilled to bits with that."
While there are no plans for a Gavin and Stacey comeback, Alison recently teamed up with her former on-screen husband, Larry Lamb, who played Mick Shipman for Gold's Alison & Lary: Billericay to Barry. Speaking about working with the former EastEnders star again, Alison said: "It was great, we get on so well, he's brilliant to work with. When we first got Pam and Mick together, it just seemed so natural. It just worked because the writing it so brilliant."
The star who lost her mum to pancreatic cancer almost three decades ago teamed up with Marie Curie for their Great Daffodil Appeal. For one day only, the charity that helps those requiring end-of-life treatment hosted an exhibition in London, displaying world-famous pieces of artwork which have been reimagined with real-life nurses and healthcare assistants, who work for the charity.
"One of the nurses is here today, it was lovely to be able to talk to her," Alison said, adding: "She feels so proud that she's been depicted in this painting. There's a painting of a man or a woman dying and it was painted 100 years ago and there's a Marie Curie nurse comforting that person."
Alison initially became involved with the charity when her mother was diagnosed, which she admits was a "huge shock", with the family initially believing she only had issues with her gallbladder which could have been gallstones. "Sadly, it turned out that as we know," she said, commenting: "Pancreatic cancer is a very serious one and can kill you very quickly. It's extremely uncomfortable and painful. The symptoms are horrible." Following her diagnosis, Alison's mum was treated by Marie Curie nurses after the charity was recommended by a hospital sister.
For Marie Curie's 38th Great Daffodil Appeal, leading the end-of-life charity has commissioned artist Lisa Buchanan to reimagine four classic artworks with real-life Marie Curie Nurses. The Great Daffodil Appeal takes place throughout March people are encouraged to donate and wear a daffodil to help the charity continue to support people with any illness they’re likely to die from. For information and to donate visit: Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil
If you're living with a terminal illness or have been affected by dying, death and bereavement, Marie Curie can help. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk or call the free Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309
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