Gavin and Stacey legend Larry Lamb told Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard “get it right” in a tense moment after the presenter’s slip of the tongue.
The fan-favourite actor came on the ITV show to talk about his support for end-of-life charity Marie Curie, but Ben and Kate Garraway couldn’t help asking about his showbiz jaunts too.
Larry recently reunited with his Gavin and Stacey co-star Alison Steadman for a new UKTV series in which they complete a road trip from Billericay to Barry, which is where the characters in the beloved comedy show lived.
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But Ben appeared to struggle with Billericay, in Essex, which prompted Larry to quip: “Get it right.”
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He explained: “UK Gold shows Gavin and Stacey a lot so they thought, why don’t we do a show with the journey from Billericay to Barry Island, or Barry-bados as they call it.”
Larry, 75, didn’t give too much away, but did tease: “I’ve got a very special guest in the car for [Alison], that’s how it starts.”
He said: “It’s a fascinating trip, with Alison and I reminiscing, kind of slipping in and out of [character as] Mick and Pam.”
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Ben asked if the special guest was Uncle Bryn, played by comedian Rob Brydon, but Larry confirmed it was not.
He said: “This is a very special guest that’s not in the programme, somebody that has great relevance in the end.”
The series, Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry, will see the duo stop off at various places along the way, with some of them being linked to Gavin and Stacey.
The duo will make the 210-mile journey across the countryside from Essex to Wales and enjoy activities which will see them take on their Gavin and Stacey personas.
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When the series was announced earlier this year, Alison said: “I can’t wait to take this trip down memory lane to explore Pam and Mick’s neck of the woods, as well as so many other locations precious to me.
“And who better to do it with than Larry! I’m so excited to be reunited.”
While Larry said: “I am really looking forward to reminiscing with Alison whilst taking the trip from Billericay to Barry, it was such a huge part in the plot of Gavin and Stacey.
“This journey holds a special place in my heart and I hope the fans are pleased with it.”
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