In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas special airing this December, fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the start of filming. With just four months to go, fans of the show have picked up on road closures scheduled in Barry and Dinas Powys, locations known for previous filming. The Vale of Glamorgan will see road closures in place for filming next month, though specific details about the filming purposes have not been disclosed. The closures will occur at different times throughout the day, with some lasting until early hours of the morning.
Notable road closures include Hood Road in Barry closing from 6 pm on Monday, September 23, until 2 am on Tuesday, September 24, Weycock Road along Old Five Mile Lane in Barry closing from 7:30 am on Wednesday, September 11, until 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 12, and Laburnum Way in Dinas Powys closing from 8 am on Friday, September 25, until 11:30 am on Monday, October 4. Laburnum Way holds significance in the Gavin & Stacey series as the location of the Shipman family home, despite the series being set in Essex. This extended filming period at Laburnum Way hints at potential scenes featuring the family in an ‘Essex’ setting.
While there is no official confirmation that these closures are related to Gavin & Stacey filming, the proximity to the Christmas Special release date has sparked speculation among fans. As excitement builds for the return of the beloved show, fans will continue to follow updates closely.