He was a key part in making our festive season that little bit more magical last Christmas, thanks to his role in the eagerly awaited Gavin & Stacey special. And just like the rest of us, Larry Lamb, who plays silver fox Mick Shipman in the beloved BBC sitcom, is keen for more.
When OK! catches up with the 72-year-old – who is currently part of a celebrity campaign for Macmillan Cancer Support to highlight the importance of raising funds during the coronavirus pandemic – the conversation inevitably leads to the comedy juggernaut.
“I think it would be pretty cruel to leave us on that cliffhanger,” laughs Larry, referring to the moment Nessa [Ruth Jones] popped the question to Smithy [James Corden] before the screen faded to black.
Here, the charming chap gives us the latest on another reunion, before opening up on life in lockdown, losing loved ones and his lasting bond with Dame Barbara Windsor…
We have to start with the question on everyone’s lips... Will we get any more episodes of Gavin & Stacey?
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A CITY OF TWO HALVES
There's a holiday for every budget to be found in Dubai, as OK!'s Faith Richardson discovered
'Christmas is a double whammy'
Chef James Martin on the pressures of dividing his time between his restaurants and his family over the festivities
LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF
The festive season can be an incredibly stressful time, particularly for people-pleasers who struggle to put their own needs first
'There's a bit of faking it until you make it'
Actor Paul Mescal on entering the Gladiator II arena, building a blockbuster body for his role as fighter Lucius Verus, and heading up an A-list cast of Hollywood's finest stars
THE A-LIST HAIL HOLLYWOOD'S BIG HITTERS
A line-up of the film world's best-known faces attended this year's Governors Awards to celebrate lifetime achievements
'I think we arrived right on time'
The stars of the long-awaited film Wicked, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, tell us why its themes are so relevant right now and why the musical is so dear to their hearts
'No one knows who I am'
Having first found fame on social media, GK Barry has become the breakout star of this year's I'm A Celebrity
'I still pinch myself about how we met'
Now legally married, MAFS Uk’s Adam and Tayah Aveling are looking forward to Christmas with their daughter and welcoming baby number two in 2025
THE ROYAL WEEK
It was a sad week for Queen Camilla, but a good week for the royal family’s charities with visits to hospitals and homeless centres
WILLIAM AND KATE'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
After a challenging year for the royal family, the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to give their children an unforgettable time filled with fun and festivities
