Gavin & Stacey star in talks with BBC bosses for epic spin-off

Gavin & Stacey star in talks with BBC bosses for epic spin-off
Source: Daily Mail Online

A Gavin & Stacey star has reportedly pushed show bosses for an epic spin-off that will 'double the BBC's money'.

The popular sitcom first aired back in 2007 and saw 22 episodes across three seasons.

Actor and radio presenter Larry Lamb, 77, played Mick Shipman who was married to Pam (Alison Steadman) and was the father of Gavin (Matthew Horne).

The beloved show followed Gavin and Stacey (Joanna Page) who fell in love and brought their two lives - including very family and problems - together.

The final season aired in 2010 but there has since been Christmas specials.

Now, the star has pushed producers to 'put it in the cinema', according to the Daily Star.

Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb has reportedly pushed show bosses for an epic spin-off that will 'double the BBC 's money'

The popular sitcom first aired back in 2007 and saw 22 episodes across three seasons.

Actor and radio presenter Larry Lamb played Mick Shipman who was married to Pam (Alison Steadman) and had a son, Gavin (Matthew Horne)

He reportedly urged BBC boss Tim Davie to make a Gavin & Stacey reboot film, and told them they'd double their profits, quipping: 'You'd make all the money over again.'

Larry shared how Tim's reaction wasn't particularly revealing and said: 'Well, he's the boss of the BBC. You don't give the game away, do you?

'From the look on his face it was either: 'That's not a bad idea,' or: 'I wish these people would stop trying to do my job for me. They can barely do their own.''

He added that he would be supportive of the film because 'it's about the only thing he can do now'.

Larry also revealed that he feels he has become more like his character as he's aged.

Last year, the actor refused to rule out that there will never be another episode of the hit BBC show in the future following the 2024 Christmas Special.

The supposed 'last ever' installment aired in a 90-minute special on Christmas Day last year.

However, during an interview with Radio Times magazine, Larry admitted he isn't convinced it will be the end of the road for the cast.

When asked if there was scope for more, Larry said: 'Never say never. Having waited all those years, answering people's questions about if there's ever going to be another one.

He reportedly urged BBC boss Tim Davie to make a Gavin & Stacey reboot film, and told them 'You'd make all the money over again.'

'And then having to answer the same question when we'd done another one, I was surprised but not shocked. And I don't think the BBC will ever kill the goose that laid the golden egg.'
'The point is, we just put together the most extraordinary, grand finale to the best part of 20 years of work. Who knows?'
'I didn't feel emotional until we started heading towards the end of the shoot. Then you realise, well, this is very likely the last time that we all get together.'
'And having joined in with everything from the very beginning - seeing people in their 20s who are now pushing 50s - it's a fascinating study. I'm now an elderly gentleman while I was respectably in my 60s when it started.'