While he’s widely recognized for portraying the lovable Mick in Gavin & Stacey, the actor reveals that he hasn’t always been quite so easy to like off-screen. Now, after a series of relationships, he finds himself single—and says he’s never been happier, as he tells Michael Odell.
ou might expect a visit to 10 Downing Street to involve stern looks and tight security — maybe even a full pat-down. But that wasn’t the case for actor Larry Lamb. He mentioned that during a recent visit, even the heavily armed security personnel were smiling at him, giving him a thumbs up, and calling out praise for his character Mick.
Given his popularity, it’s hardly a surprise. The Gavin & Stacey Christmas special drew in over 19 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched TV events of the century, according to the BBC. And there’s one particular scene that fans still ask Lamb about: the moment Smithy, played by James Corden, stands at the altar with his fiancée Sonia, while those around him quietly wonder if he’s still in love