Essex and Wales collide as Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and luggage with them.. With the exception of the London scenes in the first episode, the entire series was filmed in Wales, including the scenes that take place in the film. Essex. The house used as the Shipmans' (Gavin's family) home is in Dinas Powys, a village 1 mile northwest of Bury, where the Vesti (Stacey's family) live. In series 3, both Breen and Gavin's cars have completely different registration numbers from the previous series. Gavin's blue Saxo has changed from T-reg (MY 1999) to X-reg (MY 2000). Breen's green Picasso has changed from CV02 (MY 2002, registered in Cardiff) to HV54 (MY 2004, registered in Portsmouth). They are clearly different cars. Featured in Gavin & amp; Stacey: Outtakes (2007). Directed by Stephen Fretwell Performed by Stephen Fretwell. This was a delightful, short, minimal undertaking that took me two or three days to get through. It’s nothing groundbreaking, and it doesn’t move mountains or change paradigms. Rather, it’s a character study of two (extended) families who come together – one from Wales, the other from England – after a couple’s union and marriage. It’s a simple, fun, and friendly watch. I wish there were more shows like this around where each of the characters is kind-hearted, loving, social, and thinks about their own lives and expresses love for them despite their faults. It’s not revolutionary, but it’s not contrived either. It’s an honest slice of life, and it’s lovely. It’s not the laugh-out-loud comedy that British comedies often are. It’s more character-driven. Highly recommended.