GAVIN And Stacey fans have pointed out a huge plothole in the original series – saying ‘how do they have money to live?’
It’s been over a decade since it first graced our screens, but fans of the BBC sitcom are still poring over every detail.
With the festive season in tow, many are rewatching the series in preparation for the highly-anticipated Christmas special – and uncovering a few mysteries along the way.
One of the most recent discussions, sparked on a Reddit forum, highlights a glaring question about how Gwen and Bryn West (played by Melanie Walters and Rob Brydon) financially support themselves.
One fan sharing their observations wrote: “I’ve been rewatching the show as preparation for Xmas day!
“But something I’ve picked up since rewatching is that Gwen and Brynn seem to never talk about or be employed?.
“How are they affording to live, in season 1 episode 3 Brynn says how Gwen’s late husband left her a penniless widow so obviously she won’t be living off any inheritance.
“Both have pretty standard houses and don’t seem the type to ask for rent from the people who lived there like Gavin, Stacey and Ness.
“There’s probably not a real answer to this but would love to hear peoples theories on these two characters employment statuses.”
The post quickly gained traction, with fans chiming in to share their own theories.
One proposed: “My theory was that Gwen was living off her dead husband’s pension. I have no evidence for this.”
Another added: “They do kind of dodge around that when Stacey and Gavin got married too and Pam and Mick had to pay. Hmmm.”
In a more humorous take, someone suggested: “Organised crime. Brynn is the Don of the Barry Island mafia.”
Some fans recalled hints about Bryn’s income during the show, with one noting: “At one point Bryn is explaining how he makes 200-ish a week to Mick ? *I can’t remember how.
“Edit: I think that whole street also buys/ sells stock; there’s thing about Nessa, Gwen and Doris, buying shares / waiting for the Tokyo stock market to open.
“So maybe they’re living off that too.”
Another fan offered a more practical explanation, writing: “I assumed they were both retired, owned their homes, and lived off pensions. We never discuss their ages but could have early retirement.”
Gavin and Stacey captured hearts across the UK when it first hit screens back in 2007.
Running for three series, it followed the romantic story of Stacey (played by Joanna Page) and Gavin (portrayed by Matthew Horne), and their relatives and friends.
With the news that the show is set to make an exciting return to screens, let's take a look at some of the comedy programme's biggest and best moments...
Now, the hit BBC comedy show is making a return for one final episode this Christmas – and fans are in for a treat.
The hugely-anticipated show will be making a return on Christmas Day and will pick up from the cliffhanger ending of the 2019 special, which saw Nessa down on one knee for Smithy as she asked him to marry her.
The episode was the most-watched TV comedy show since Only Fools and Horses in 2002.
Fans were recently treated to a first look at the upcoming special in the Strictly Come Dancing finale over the weekend.
Ruth Jones as Nessa made an appearance during the Strictly final to read out the terms and conditions to viewers, whilst cracking a few iconic one liners.
Appearing on the BBC show, she was heckled by her iconic catchphrase “what’s occurring” as she bit back: “Oh, you don’t think I hear that every day?!”
