Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey. I won't lie to you, it's one of my favourite TV programmes at the moment. Right up there with The Thick of It, Life and, yes, I'll admit it, the supremely trashy Gossip Girl. Another confession. I've been to Barry Island - I didn't mean to, promise, but suddenly we seemed to be taking a diversion on the way to Cardiff. And then there it was, Barry Island. With the amusement arcade, the Ship Inn, and, although we didn't see it, the street where Bryn and Gwen live. But as we missed out on some of the sights, a return trip's needed. And, don't worry, we've got a web guide for next time. Heading to Barry, however, is not the true height of being a G&S fan. That occurred last Monday when a work colleague and I decided to spice up the normal tea round by making a half tea, half coffee. Just to try, you understand. (For the record it's not horrible, not exactly pleasant, but not as bad as it sounds.) And what did this week's episode feature? A toffee, or a cea. That's half coffee, half tea to you or me.