Gavin & Stacey Thoughts. I Have Them.

Like I mentioned yesterday I'm super-stoked about the surprise announcement that Gavin & Stacey will have a Christmas special this year. And of course I have a few initial thoughts:

1. One of the more curious bits about Gavin & Stacey is that while Smithy is portrayed as an immature, irresponsible child-oaf, he actually owns his own business. It’s rarely mentioned, other than seeing his work car with his company name on it. Were the writers just wondering if anyone would even think to notice & question the discrepancy between Smithy’s character and his seemingly successful business? And after 10 years is his business still thriving?
2. 10 years on, are Gavin & Smithy’s kids friends with each other? Do they have the same relationship as their dads? Do they each resemble their dad’s personalities? Reflecting back on Gavin saying to Smithy, “if we met now, we wouldn’t be friends”, would it be funny if their kids hate each other?
3. Is it even remotely possible that Dawn and Pete are still married?
4. Has Uncle Bryn finally discovered his own homosexuality and met someone, and is now mind-bendingly happy?
5. Is Dave Coaches in Baby Neil’s life, as a quasi-uncle (ish)?
6. I fully expect the “what happened on the fishing trip?” riff will continue without us knowing, which I’m fine with.
7. Is Gwen sick of constantly making omelettes, or has she finally decided to open a goddam diner already?
8. CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A CHINESE ALAN ENTRANCE??!?!?!