Gavin & Stacey stars pay tribute to Doris ahead of final episode

“From, I think, the first series, I always remember filming it because it was my first scene as well,” said Page.

“Getting off the bus, walking across the road and going ‘Alright Dor?’ and then she gives me advice on what I should be like when I travel up to London to see Gavin, and she gives me a little bit of saucy advice.

“From that moment I just thought ‘Oh my god, this woman is just so hilarious and lovely, and brilliant’.”

One moment that stood out for Page was Doris appearing on drums, external at Neil the Baby’s christening as Uncle Bryn, played by Rob Brydon, sang the classic, So Strong.

“He was quite nervous when he was doing it, Rob, because he wanted to do it well. Oh my gosh, he does it so incredibly well,” she said.