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U.S. Remake of ‘Gavin and Stacey’ is Happening

Brigid Brown — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:36 +0000

Before you get your knickers in a bunch over one of your favorite British shows being remade in the U.S.

‘Gavin and Stacey’ Star Joanna Page Joins ‘Doctor Who’ 50th Anniversary Special

Kevin Wicks — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:03 +0000

The web is still experiencing aftershocks from this weekend’s announcement that David Tennant and Billie Piper would be returning to Doctor Who for the series’ highly anticipated 50th anniversary special, joining current ...

Ruth Jones: “There Is Going to be No More ‘Gavin And Stacey’”

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:49:27 +0000

I know, I know, I know, this is a news story that appears to have arrived hot-foot from 2011, but bear with me.

‘Gavin and Stacey’ are Moving to the U.S.

Brigid Brown — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:25:10 +0000

The Fox network is developing an American version of the hugely popular BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey that revolves around a couple’s long-distance relationship between England and Wales, reports BBC News.

Tony Winner James Corden to Star in Hulu Comedy, ‘The Wrong Mans’

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:29:37 +0000

James Corden tickled us as Smithy on his co-creation Gavin and Stacey, made us sob between giggles as Craig Owens on Doctor Who, and charmed jaded New York theatergoers in his Tony-winning run in the Broadway farce One Man, Two Guvnors. ...

The Brit List: Five Great British TV Matriarchs

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:02:47 +0000

Full disclosure: the original title for this was “Five Great British TV Mothers,” which is perhaps more factually accurate, but could be misleading if you came of age in the ’60s, or listen to a lot of hip hop, so ...

It’s Official, James Corden Needs To Calm Down

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:49:33 +0000

The English Language is blessed with a rich lexicon of similes for things that are overwhelmingly fiddly because they are prone to sudden change. “Like herding cats” is one, “like trying to plait sawdust” is another.

Five Strong UK Regional Accents That DID Succeed In America

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:56:42 +0000

In tribute to poor old Cheryl Cole, whose natural mode of expression seems to have caused so many furrowed brows among so many hopeful performers on the US X Factor that she had to be sent home in disgrace (if we’re reading the ...

Is James Corden Angling For A Full-Time Job In The Tardis?

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:47:20 +0000

James Corden is a well-connected man is he not? Those Comic Relief videos with David Beckham and Paul McCartney, award presentations, scuffles with former Star Trek actors, the boy has done well.

James Corden Loves Life, But a Little Misty-Eyed for ‘Gavin & Stacey’

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:22:58 +0000

Life is good for British actor and television writer James Corden. He’s still relishing his recent engagement to girlfriend Julia Carey.