Gavin and Stacey star reveals surprising secrets his presenter son never knew about him
The actor, 77, is famous for his role of Mick Shipman in the smash hit
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Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb has revealed he has secrets his son George doesn't know
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The father and son have a very close bond
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The pair opened up about their 'close' relationship
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Larry is best known for playing Mick Shipman in Gavin and Stacey
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Father and son duo Larry and
Gavin and Stacey star Larry said: 'I'm so lucky to have a very close relationship with my kids but life's so busy, it's often hard to find the time to sit down and have a proper chat, connect, and have those more deep and meaningful conversations - but on the train you can.
'I really enjoyed playing 36 Questions to Connect with my son George, reminiscing on past experiences and sharing a few stories that we didn't know about each other.
'I didn't realise he didn't actually know what my first job was, and there's a few things I learnt about him too.'
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It comes after a survey revealed more than one in 10 adults know more about famous celebrities than their loved ones.
The poll of 2,000 adults found just 29 per cent know who their mum first dated, and even fewer know about their dad's early love life (19 per cent).
Yet, 34 per cent could correctly identify Chelsy Davy as
Prince
Harry's first high-profile girlfriend.
While 26 per cent knew Wayne Rooney's first car – a
Ford
SportKa - but only 21 per cent could say the same of their mum's.
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The survey was commissioned by National Rail, on behalf of the rail industry, which has launched a new version of '36 Questions' to help people find out more about their loved ones, and enjoy more meaningful conversations with friends and family.
Psychologist Dr Madeleine Mason Roantree, working with the brand, said: 'Many of us assume we know our loved ones better than we actually do.
Watch the emotional moment Gavin and Stacey cast break down in tears as they hug for final time before Christmas episode
'But research, and everyday experience, show us that we often have blind spots and gaps in our understanding of those around us.'
The study also found many haven't asked key questions about themselves, with 40 per cent unaware how they got their name.
But 47 per cent know how at least one of the Beckham kids got their names – with Brooklyn topping the list (37 per cent).
However, not having the time to ask personal questions can lead to regret in later life – of those who've lost a parent, 30 per cent wished they had asked about their grandparents.
And 27 per cent longed to speak to them about their happiest memories.
But while 57 per cent want to know more about their loved ones, 21 per cent don't know what to ask to get the conversation started.
The research also revealed train journeys were considered among the best ways to connect with others.
This was due to the lack of distractions and increased quality time (59 per cent), making the mode of
transport
the ideal environment for bonding.
Gavin and Stacey's Best Moments
With the news that the show is set to make an exciting return to screens, let's take a look at some of the comedy programme's biggest and best moments...
Smithy and Rudi's American Boy rap
- No one will ever forget when James Corden and Sheridan Smith rapped perfectly word for word the Kanye West and Estelle hit American Boy as they walked across the car park on the phone to Gavin.
Pam's Vegetarian faux pas
- Despite loving a cheesburger, Pam found herself caught up in a web of unexpected lies when she claimed to be Vegetarian. She is forced to keep up the secret throughout the entire show and uses hubby Mick to help her scoff meat. She is later rumbled when Stacey catches her in the act as she scoffs ham in the kitchen. Stacey says to her: 'Is that ham, Pam!?… 'I've seen you, Pam. A scotch egg here, a bit of bacon there, putting those regular sausages into the Linda McCartney box'.
THAT fishing trip
- It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Gavin and Stacey history as to just exactly what did happen on the ill-fated fishing trip. Bryn appears to be hiding a secret as to an occurance between him and his nephew Jason which has left relations fractures. Ness' on-off boyfriend, Dave, is the only other person to know the whole truth. Bryn did appear to allude to him and Jason lying together naked to keep warm as he said to Dave: 'We're going to have this out, once and for all, man to man, you may know what happened, David, but you don't know why it happened! It was freezing cold, it was! And when you are that cold…'
Islands in the Stream
- No one can ever forget the classic Karaoke performance of Islands in the Stream. Nessa and Bryn performed the track in front of all their nearest and dearest. It saw the whole pub burst into some line-dancing as they enjoyed a boozy night out.
The Xmas special proposal
- In 2019, fans were left overjoyed when the show made a comeback but it ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Nessa asked Smithy if she would marry him as she finally laid bare her feelings for him. Fans were gutted as the show then cut straight to the credits as they never found out just how Smithy answered. Will all be revealed in the brand new episode?
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