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Melanie Walters: From Gavin & Stacey star to Strictly Come Dancing contestant

Welsh actor is competing on the 24th series of ‘Strictly’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch date with three new hosts revealed

There’s not long to wait for BBC show’s return

The Independent UK

From a Gavin and Stacey star to Dani Dyer’s return: every Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant rated

The wait is over. From soap stars to athletes and Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser, we’ve rated this year’s celebrity hoofers in terms of likely glitterball success

The Guardian - UK

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Ruth Jones aims playful dig at Strictly judge after fellow Gavin and Stacey star joins show

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The Independent UK

Ruth Jones roasts Strictly judge as she shares good luck message to Gavin and Stacey co-star as Nessa

Actor was sending well-wishes to her BBC series co-star Melanie Walters ahead of her stint on the dance programme

The Independent UK

Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters ‘completely thrilled’ to be joining Strictly

The Welsh actress, 64, completes the line-up for the new series which starts in September.

Evening Standard

Gavin and Stacey star completes Strictly 2026 line-up

This year’s series features two soap stars, a former footballer and several TV personalities

The Independent UK

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Older people are ‘too intimidated’ to get help with scams, report warns

More than half of people over 65 fear they could be victim of an online scam – but there are not enough places to get support with them, research suggests

The Independent UK

Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters issues warning after being targeted twice by online scammers

The actress voiced concerns over how increasing reliance on online banking can make it harder for older people to navigate potential scams

Evening Standard

Why the middle-aged huns are the real stars of Gavin & Stacey

IN FOCUS: The best bit about ‘Gavin & Stacey’? The central trio of chaotic older women. As the show bows out with one last festive hurrah, Katie Rosseinsky salutes the performers who’ve brought these characters to life

The Independent UK

Gavin and Stacey finale: what have the cast members been up to since the BBC show ended?

James Corden has become a household name but other cast members have enjoyed success. Discover how — and if they are returning for the Christmas Day finale

Evening Standard

Gavin And Stacey star questions if finale will be last episode of sitcom

The original cast all return to their roles for the finale on Christmas Day.

Evening Standard

Alison Steadman reflects on ’emotional’ last day filming Gavin And Stacey finale

Gavin And Stacey: The Finale will air at 9pm on Christmas Day.

Evening Standard

Gavin and Stacey plot teased as cast spotted filming amid wedding fan speculation

Ruth Jones could be seen appearing to cry as she filmed a scene with her co-stars

Evening Standard

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Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry — release date, episodes and everything we know

Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry sees Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb team up for a charming new documentary.

Wales Online

Gavin & Stacey cast: From Hollywood fame to teaching pilates, what the stars are up to now

Some we see all the time, some we hardly see at all

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