Fans of Gavin & Stacey got some exciting news last week when creator James Corden teased that the hit BBC sitcom could return to our screens following his return to the UK.
The actor and presenter, who is heading back from the US after leaving The Late Late Show, did not give too much away when asked about the show's future but admitted he would be seeing co-creator Ruth Jones when he returned home, telling fans: "We'll see what happens".
It's already been over three years since the show returned for the first time in a decade, with viewers left wanting even more after the 2019 Christmas special ended in a romantic cliffhanger involving Corden and Jones's beloved characters Smithy and Nessa. But Corden's coyness suggests it could be another long wait until we're back in Barry or Billericay.
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What should we do in the meantime, then? Luckily for fans needing their fix of Gavin & Stacey content, a hilarious viral Twitter thread has provided the goods. The thread, posted by journalist Adam England, explores which political party each of the beloved characters in the show would vote for, with some surprising - and not so surprising - choices throughout.
Former love rivals find themselves on the same side of the political spectrum, an attention-seeking carnivore gives up her meaty ways and one character doesn't even bother turning up to vote. Trust us, it really has everything.
The full thread and the reasons behind each choice can be found below - and remember, it's just a bit of fun!
Gavin and Stacey - Labour
A tough one to call really. I's hard to imagine either of the (let's face it, boring) lead couple taking an active interest in politics, as it goes. They are no radicals, that's for sure.
But now living in a Labour stronghold and having raised three young children through the pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis, they're willing to take a punt on Keir Starmer.
Adam says: "They've been feeling the squeeze of the cossie livs and while they're not ultra-political, they've had enough of the Tories for a while. They voted for Cameron in 2010 but never again."
Pam - Green Party
Pam is a beautiful, chaotic paradox, really. One minute she's chowing down on three steaks, the next she's given up meat for good (with the exception of a little bit of ham). She launches a one-woman protest against the "bastards" erecting a radio mast near her house in one episode, but also complains about the shocking phone signal at the same time.
So who knows what her true stance on the environment, let alone UK politics, actually is? If we've learnt anything from her whole vegetarian debacle, it's not out of the question that she could vote Green to save face or to feel better about herself. Just don't talk to her about the badgers - she'll be crying all morning.
Adam says: "She literally protested against plans to erect a radio mast in one episode and even went vegetarian (sort of) for a bit. She even thought about tying herself to the goalpost at a Cardiff match, but Mick talked her out of it."
Mick - Change UK
A man of the people, Mick is often the peacemaker and the self-elected problem solver of the Shipman family. Despite being pro-Europe, he's not coming down harshly on one side or the other, he just wants to have a sensible debate about the big issues.
The problem is, however, with so much chaos happening around him, he actually ends up changing very little.
Adam says: "He joined Change UK (remember them?) for a bit during the Corbyn era. Big FBPE energy. Brexit? It's the last thing you expect to see when you when you come into work in the morning".
Gwen - Plaid Cymru
Maybe the most clear-cut of the lot. Gwen has almost certainly been a Plaid voter all her life, with her decisions at the ballot box as predictable as her iconic omelettes. She hates the Tories, but admits to be a little nervous about the prospect of an independent Wales, which she thinks could impact her and Bryn's journeys to Essex.
Adam says: "A lefty at heart, Gwen has long supported Plaid, as did her Trevor (god rest his soul) - though she does worry sometimes if an independent Wales would make travelling from Barry to Billericay more difficult. She once made Leanne Wood an omelette."
Nessa - Breakthrough Party
Oh! This is Nessa we're talking about, ori? With an incredible life that's taken her from driving The Who's tour bus around the world to coaching at Coventry City and back to the Barry Island arcades, she was never going to go by the status quo.
She's all about power to the people - and not even a certain former Labour deputy Prime Minister can sway her vote.
Adam says: "If the Breakthrough Party had candidates in Nessa's area, she'd vote for them - I won't lie to you. She may have had that dalliance with John Prescott, but it's not enough to convince her to vote Labour right now."
Smithy - Reform Party
Oh God. Yeah, this one makes sense too. It's hard to look past Smithy being a Tory but you can just see him being swept up by all that populist culture war rhetoric, can't you?
Definitely went into a full meltdown during the recent Lineker fiasco with Pam and Mick talking him out of burning his 1986 World Cup shirt in the garden.
Adam says: "Like Gavin, he's not huge on politics and no Tory, but he's gone the other way. He's worried that they're teaching Neil the Baby "woke bollocks" at school."
Bryn and Jason - Liberal Democrats
It's good to see these two getting on with each other again, isn't it? A clear choice for both of these 'nice guys', like the Lib Dems, they had a rough few years about a decade ago but they've got their act together now.
They definitely both loved Tim Farron and Jo Swinson when they were in charge, but the jury's out on Ed Davey.
Adam says: "This duo agree on two things: Never speak of the fishing trip, and the Lib Dems are the best choice. Brexit has f***ed up Jason's life in Spain slightly, and Bryn thought that Jo Swinson was a real hoot!
Pete and Dawn - Conservatives
Obviously.
Adam says: "There's more chance of Frank Ocean ever playing Coachella again than these two not being dyed-in-the-wool Tories. I'll leave it at that."
Dave Coaches - UKIP
He's a cracking bloke, Dave. But he's riddled (with Euroscepticism).
Adam says: "Fags and weed, glue and speed. But he draws the lines at snowflakes".
Rudi - Doesn't vote
She seems like a good laugh, but I can't imagine Rudi Rudester has ever opened an item of post in her life, let alone registered to vote. Even if she has, she ain't gonna bovver exercising her democratic right. After all, politics is a mug's game, innit?
Adam says: "She isn't into politics, but would vote for anyone who'd tell Cherice that she wasn't on the fire escape with Darren Millar."
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