Gavin and Stacey actress addresses reunion rumours with five-word message

Gavin and Stacey’s Alison Steadman has finally addressed rumours about the show’s return.

The Liverpool-born actress, who played Pamela Shipman, gained a massive following starring alongside Larry Lamb, Matthew Horne, James Corden, Joanna Page and Ruth Jones. Gavin and Stacey aired for three seasons and last graced our screens in 2019 with a one-off Christmas special.

Since the episode ended on a major cliffhanger, fans have been left guessing if Smithy (Corden) said yes to Nessa’s (Jones’) proposal. Recently, there have been claims that the BBC and Netflix are locked in a battle to secure the rights to another special episode.

However, it seems no cast members have been contacted 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.”

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“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.”, reports the Mirror. While she admits there are no plans to film with the Gavin and Stacey cast again, Alison did share an early encounter she had with James.

His character, Smithy, became famous for calling Pam ‘Pamelaaaaa’, and everyone loved it. But then, on the show, he stopped saying it and just called her Pam. Alison was puzzled by this change. She said: “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! ‘”.

The much-loved actress, who really enjoys it when fans come up to her to say thanks for making them laugh, talked about how she met Ruth and James on Fat Friends. “It gives me a lot of pleasure, actually,” she shared, adding: “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.”

Alison Steadman, who played Pam in Gavin and Stacey, had a blast reuniting with her on-screen hubby Larry Lamb for a new show. She 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.”

Alison, whose mum passed away from pancreatic cancer, is supporting Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal. They had a special event in London where they showed famous paintings but with Marie Curie nurses in them.

Alison met one of the nurses at the event and shared: “One of the nurses is here today, it was lovely to be able to talk to her,” and “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 got involved with the charity after her mum was diagnosed with a serious illness, which was a big shock to everyone. They first thought her mum just had gallbladder problems, maybe gallstones. But Alison shared, “Sadly, it turned out that as we know,” and added, “Pancreatic cancer is a very serious one and can kill you very quickly. It’s extremely uncomfortable and painful. The symptoms are horrible.”

Her mum got help from Marie Curie nurses, who were suggested by a nurse at the hospital. The charity Marie Curie has a special event called the Great Daffodil Appeal, and this year they’re doing something special for their 38th year. They asked artist Lisa Buchanan to make new versions of four famous paintings, but with Marie Curie Nurses in them.

The appeal happens in March, and people can donate money and wear a daffodil pin to help the charity keep helping people who are very sick. To give money or learn more, go to Mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil.

If you or someone you know is really sick, or if you’ve lost someone, Marie Curie can offer support. You can visit their website at www.mariecurie.org.uk or call their free Support Line on 0800 090 2309.

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk