Barry Island to launch Gavin & Stacey inspired tourist drive
July 23, 2010 1:18pm by Such Small Portions
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Cardiff’s own tourist haven, Barry Island is set to look into developing tourism plans around the TV sitcom Gavin & Stacey
A new strategy unveiled by tourism authorities has stressed the need to recognise the raised profile the area enjoys for being used as the backdrop to the show, which stars Rob Brydon and James Corden.
According to the South Wales Echo the strategy said: “We recognise the marketing potential that Gavin and Stacey has given Barry Island and seek to work with the private sector to encourage more themed events.”
It continues: “The series has put Barry Island and Barry firmly on the national map and we must take full advantage of this unique opportunity.”
The news of the TV inspired tourism drive comes as plans for a U.S. version of the show were shelved by networks in America.
Speaking to TV Choice magazine, co-writer Ruth Jones said: “I haven’t heard any more and I think we would have heard something by now.
“I always felt if they made one and it was successful, then that’s great, but if they didn’t, it was never going to detract from the British version.’
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