Essex and Wales collide as Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and luggage with them. With the exception of the first episode, which was filmed on location in London, the entire series was filmed in Wales, including the film scenes. Essex. The house the Shipmans’ (Gavin’s family) house is in Dinas Powys, a village 1 mile northwest of Bury, where the Vesty’s (Stacey’s family) live. In episode 3, both Breen and Gavin’s car number plates are completely different from previous episodes. Gavin’s blue Saxo T-reg (MY 1999) has been replaced by an X-reg (MY 2000). Breen’s green Picasso has been changed from CV02 (MY 2002, registered in Cardiff) to HV54 (MY 2004, registered in Portsmouth). They are obviously different cars. Gavin and Stacey: Outtakes (2007). Hosted by Stephen Fretwell Performed by Stephen Fretwell. I have to say I don’t fully understand the previous reviewer as I think they are on a different planet to everyone else and felt compelled to set the record straight. Gavin & Stacey is one of the best comedies I have seen in years. With a wonderful cast and a brilliantly written script by Ruth Jones and James Corden. The show revolves around Gavin (a guy from Essex) and Stacey (a receptionist from Berry Island) who start their relationship over the phone while at work. The response to the series has been so good that a second series has already been ordered.