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The third series of Gavin And Stacey is back on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One. Hurrah! Tell us about it. What's new?

I can't tell you anything that happens in the new series because Ruth and James would kill me. But I enjoyed filming it. The scripts are funny and heart-warming. Stacey's enjoying living in Barry and it's very exciting that we're now on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One!

And what about Stacey? What's been happening in her life?

Stacey's got herself a job; she's living at home in Barry with her mum so everything in her life is rosy at the moment.

Stacey always seemed so homesick in Essex – how has it been moving back to Wales?

Stacey's loved moving back to Wales. She's incredibly happy surrounded by her family and friends and she'd be happy to live like this forever. Everything is perfect. She has her husband and her home life sorted.

It must be quite hard living with the in-laws! How do you think Pam and Mick will cope with Gavin moving to Wales?

I think Pam and Mick will be gutted that Gavin's moved to Wales, especially Pam. He's her baby and I think she'll miss him enormously.

Stacey and Gavin have been married a while now... any plans to have a family?

I think Stacey's enjoying life as it is at the moment. She's got everything she wants so you'll just have to wait and see.

How do you feel about this series being the last ever one? Was it more exciting or emotional to film?

I think this feels right that it's the end of Gavin And Stacey. It's been a joy to work on but it will be lovely to play different parts and work on other things.

It felt very relaxed filming, I think because we knew we wouldn't be doing it anymore and we all knew what we were doing so we just enjoyed it.

It was emotional finally finishing, and we all shed a few tears, but it's lovely that we all became such good friends so I know I'll see everyone again!

Who will you miss working with the most?

I think I'll miss filming with Mel who plays Gwen. When I think back to the first scenes we ever filmed together we were so nervous because everything was just starting. But now we're so close and she's become my adopted mother! I'll miss our scenes when we're trying to force omelettes down our throats! I was so upset when Mel finished the job because I felt like I'd just lost my mum.

Can you tell us any funny stories from filming?

There was one particular scene I did with Ruth when she had quite a funny costume on and I couldn't stop laughing. We became hysterical in the rehearsal and I nearly started crying and was told off by the producer and director and told to pull myself together otherwise nobody would get any dinner. Which just made things worse.

There was also a scene where we're all eating. I didn't have any lines but Ruth did and couldn't get her words out without spitting out her food. So I nearly spoilt the shot by giggling uncontrollably when I didn't even have anything to say!

And I lost all control of myself watching Rob Brydon while filming episode one. There's a point in the episode when I couldn't contain myself because Rob was making us all laugh so much.

Episode one is baby Neil's christening. Can you tell us about it?

Baby Neil's christening was very funny to film. And Owen, who played Neil, was absolutely adorable. He was a fantastic actor. He always found the camera and listened to whoever was talking. It was lovely working with him and I think he made us all broody.

You're Nessa's best mate – do you think she is really in love with Smithy?

I don't know if Nessa's in love with Smithy because she's very private so I don't think that's something they've talked about. But I think Stacey thinks there's definitely some sort of bond there obviously because they have a baby together.

What is your favourite bit from the new series?

I have so many favourite bits from the new series. I think I have a different favourite bit in each episode. They all involve trying not to laugh at the other actors. I always love my scenes with Nessa. And there was a bit I loved when I'm sitting in the freezing cold on the back of a trailer, which was very funny, but I can't say anymore about it!

What would you like to think Stacey is doing in 10 years' time?

In 10 years' time I'd say Stacey's probably still happy with Gavin, she's also got a career. I can imagine her being an Avon representative and having parties at her house and going door to door selling make-up. She'd be living next door to Gwen and Bryn and she'd be looking after them now, instead of them looking after her.

Now Gavin And Stacey is finished, what's next?

No idea what I'm up to next. It'll be nice to work on other things. Don't mind if it's comedy or serious as long as I have a great script to work with. I'd like to do more films and more TV and just enjoy myself.