A bright and cheerful mural capturing the essence of popular BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey has appeared on a busy walkway in South Wales. Commemorating characters from the show, it was painted on the public-facing wall of a home and features a range of personalities from Gavin and Stacey to Nessa and Smithy, as well as other favourites such as Bryn and Gwen.
The artist responsible for the vibrant artwork, Tee2sugars, said the commissioning homeowner wanted to create something that would make people happy and had initially competed with the idea of painting pretty flowers on the space. However, with news of a new festive episode of the comedy being in the works, they decided to incorporate a touch of pop culture and Gavin and Stacey’s last outing.
Filmed in the Vale of Glamorgan, Dinas Powys is the town which featured as the backdrop to several scenes that appeared inside the houses of the beloved Gavin and Stacey characters, including Mick and Pam. Now, this mural itself is the backdrop for commuters travelling to the local train station.
The last time viewers had a glimpse of the much-loved characters was during a Christmas special in 2019, which left a cliffhanger ending when Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to Smithy. Fans of the show had to wait nine years between the third series and the critically acclaimed one-off holiday episode.
The commissioning homeowner, Anya Clements, remarked that the finished artwork looked “incredible” and was “so iconic”. Clements, who first came across Tee2sugars after admiring a Remembrance Day mural he had painted on a building in Abertillery, collaborated with the artist over 20 hours to complete the project.
The finished wall art received a lot of admiration across social media with dozens of Gavin and Stacey fans taking photo opportunities with the mural
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