News about Larry Lamb

The actor, 77, will reprise his role as Mick Shipman in the last-ever episode of the BBC sitcom, which will air on Christmas Day. Filming has now wrapped up for the much-anticipated special episode, and Larry revealed that the cast enjoyed a 'no expense spared' party to celebrate. Larry appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain to promote his new Paramount+ show Curfew - but he kept having to clear his throat, and almost lost his voice. Host Susanna Reid soon uncovered that the 'tickle' in his throat was down to the after-effects of the 'wonderful' Gavin and Stacey wrap party.

James Corden gave an emotional speech to Gavin & Stacey fans as he and Ruth Jones finished filming at Pam and Mick's 'Essex' home this weekend. The actor, 46, - who plays Smithy - wrapped shooting at the location where Gavin's parents Pamela (Alison Steadman) and Mick (Larry Lamb) live which in the show is set in Billericay in Essex. The house they film these scenes in is actually in Dinas Powys, South Wales - with James thanking the local residents for their support.

The whole cast of Gavin and Stacey united for more filming of the Christmas special on Tuesday. The likes of Nessa (Ruth Jones), Smithy (James Corden), Mathew Horne (Gavin), Joanna Page (Stacey), Mick Shipman (Larry Lamb) and Pam Shipman (Alison Steadman) were seem heading to Pam and Mick's Billericay house. The set for their home is actually in Wales - where the rest of the filming has taken place - not in Essex as depicted in the beloved BBC show. 

Investigative journalist Jane MacSorley's new BBC Radio 4 Intrigue podcast Worse than Murder was released just days before a new police search - guided by her ageing killer Nizamodeen Hosein from his home in Trinidad and Tobago - began on a Hertfordshire farm. MacSorley, at the dig with two of McKay's three children, Ian and Dianne, and her grandson Mark Dyer, says the family are 'crushed' that no body was found - but won't stop the hunt for the murdered woman's remains.

Larry Lamb has revealed the lie he told Ruth Jones when she asked him if he would be available for the Gavin And Stacey reunion. The beloved BBC sitcom is returning for the last ever episode on Christmas Day after Ruth and co-creator James Corden penned the final in secret. Larry, 76, who plays Gavin's father Mick, told how Ruth phoned him out of the blue to let him know about the reunion.

A huge Strictly Come Dancing star has been reportedly announced to join Celebrity Gogglebox. Bobby Brazier, 20, is set to appear once again on the beloved Channel 4 show with his younger brother Freddie, 19, and his dad Jeff, 44. 'The trio have great banter and it will be great to treat Bobby's huge fanbase to his rapport with Freddie,' a source told The Sun.

The rising star has starred in EastEnders for two years but following his huge success on Strictly Come Dancing last year he is pursuing other ventures. Marking his first acting gig away from the BBC One soap, Bobby will star in new British drama Curfew.   

Gavin And Stacey stars Joanna Page and Larry Lamb addressed rumours of the sitcom's return once again, during a TV joint appearance on Thursday.  Reuniting for ITV's Loose Women, the actress, 47, who played lead character Stacey Shipman, and the actor, 76, who starred as her onscreen father Mick, firmly shut down any hopes fans had of the show coming back.  Earlier this year, reports circulated online claiming the cast was set to film a new episode over the summer with the plan to air it at Christmas, five years on from a dramatic cliffhanger.

The BBC and Netflix are reportedly at the 'eth of a bidding war,' with Gavin and Stacey locked in a fight over the right to the show's new festive special on the BBC. For the first time in five years at Christmas, the beloved comedy is expected to be back for the first time in five years. Since its inception in 2007, the series has been broadcast on the BBC, but reports have said Netflix is fighting to take it.

As the popular show returns to screens on ITV, Ant and Dec will have their twentieth season of Saturday Night Takeaway. The variety show, which premiered in June 2002, has featured some familiar faces and memorable moments from more than 20 years as a Saturday night entertainment staple. But where are the other presenters and guest stars to have featured on Saturday Night Takeaway now and how many can you remember?

Following the news that the iconic drama is back in five years this Christmas, reports claim Netflix is fighting to take it from the BBC, which has not shown it since 2007.

Gavin and Stacey are expected to make a comeback for the first time in five years after years of rumors. According to Deadline, James Corden would reunite with cast members including Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb, and Julia Davis for a Christmas special. Fans have long awaited Corden's return to the United Kingdom after his eight-year stint as host of The Late Late Show in the United States.

On Thursday, Kate Garraway revealed that trolls threws attacked her on social media for joking during her appearance on Good Morning Britain. As she returned to work this week alongside co-host Ben Shepherd following her husband Derek Draper's death at the age of 56, the TV presenter put on a brave face. Kate opened up about the hate she had received online during a discussion with Larry Lamb and Marie Curie's bereavement coordinator Claire Collins.

Kenneth Noye, 76, of Surrey, met with career-criminal John 'Kenny' Collins at a James Bond-themed evening in Epsom, Surrey, on Saturday (together left). Collins, 83, (inset) was one of the ringleaders of the £14 million 'Diamond Geezer' Hatton Garden heist and was sentenced to six years in prison for the incident. Noye and Collins 'got on like a house on fire' at the black-tie charity, and Collins collapsed laughing after pulling a toy $100 bill from a Christmas cracker, according to onlookers. They were up for hours and joking,' a visitor told MailOnline. Kenny (right in his road rage murder mugshot) had this $100 note and was waving it in the air. ' He found the whole thing amusing.' But Noye would not find it amusing if parole officials see the snapshot of the two career criminals smiling for the camera and recall him to prison for violating the terms of his release.

Kelsey, 33, the widow of Tom Parker of The Wanted, wore a deep V-neck dress with a nude lining to the occasion. She paired it with a silver bag with a black handle and black high heels with a silver bow across the toes. Kelsey completed the look with a pair of silver hoop earrings and several rings on both hands. The Battersea Arts Centre hosted Action For Children's inaugural dinner.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: In Top Guns: You'll have to feel for Typhoon pilot Buzz, who is leading an intelligence-gathering flight out of Cyprus and into Syria. When the sensors in a fighter jet go wrong, it's a scary moment. The mission began in a murmur. The pilots had no more to worry about than the contents of their packed lunches when refueling in midair. The Coronation chicken was fine, but the mayo on the wraps was a bit sloppy, according to the author. Both fliers were hungry when they encountered a Russian freight plane, but they soon lost their appetites. If you're too close, the Russkies might have assumed they were attempting to begin World War III.

EXCLUSIVE: In a prize draw, the winner of a dream £2.2 million cottage could face a large bill to restore 'dangerous' trees, which may fall on a neighbor's house. With tickets available for just £10 per person, the luxurious five-bedroom cottage, which stands on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, is expected to be raffled off as part of Omaze's latest sweepstake. However, neighbours in Hennock warned that the new owner would have to take urgent action to combat the devolving forest, where some of the 40ft high trees near neighboring houses are showing signs of ash death.

As they led the departures at The Loose Women Live Tour on Friday, Frankie Bridge and Christine Lampard put on a spectacular display. The former The Saturdays singer, 34, and TV host, 44, all went for black for Manchester's most popular festival. Frankie wowed in a slinky silk maxi skirt, while Christine looked chic in a jumpsuit.

On Channel 5 at 9 p.m. on Mondays, Kathryn Flett reviews The Inheritance of the Human Race. Larry Lamb, who is known for his roles in Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders, is filming in Ireland. She asks what's not to love about squabbling siblings slugging it out? On Sundays, right: On BBC2, Flett also talks about Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. (right) It was described as a "warm, delicate, very funny performance." (left)

In a new role 13 years after portraying Dave Coaches in Gavin and Stacey, Steffan Rhodri looked completely different. The actor, 56, is best known for his role as Dave, Nessa Jenkins' fiance (Ruth Jones) in the hit BBC sitcom.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: The most valuable historical data from the last 2,000 years may have been on video recorder mini-tapes in my loft. I've lost the battery charger, which is the issue. Of course, academics will disagree about whether or not my children's home movies from the 1990s are really that important. And they aren't right now, historically speaking. But films like this, millions of them being taped at family gatherings and weekend barbecues, will soon be a priceless social record in one day.

On Monday, September 5th, a new drama The Inheritance will premiere on Channel 5 at 9 p.m. There are four episodes in total, with the series ending on September 25. The story revolves around three siblings who decided to look into their father's premature death after finding that they were not included in his will.

Omaze's new sweepstake is expected to raffle a five-bedroom cottage in Devon worth £2 million. The updated draw will see the renovated house, which is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, be given to one lucky winner, with tickets for the raffle available for just £10 per person. In addition, the sweepstakes winner will receive £100,000 in cash and be able to use the property however they please. Omaze's draw is aimed at raising £1 million for Macmillan cancer support, and Larry Lamb, a Cleveland actor who lost his brother to cancer in 2019, is leading the effort. Mr Lamb said that the 'beautiful house' near Ness Cove Beach would be a 'life-changing award for one lucky winner,' meaning that Macmillan will be able to carry on its "unimaginable" work.'

Fans of Gavin and Stacey condemned Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb's latest travelogue film, branding it "mind-bendingly banal" and a "snoozefest." Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry, on Gold, was an on-screen couple who retraced their characters' footsteps from Essex to South Wales, stopping off at a bird sanctuary and puppet makers. Many regarded the program dull as cameras followed Alison, 76, Larry, 75, birdwatching, while others picked up on old friend's apparent lack of chemistry and asked if they were even pals at all.