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Gavin & Stacey legend Larry Lamb, 77, says role as Mick Shipman in the sitcom is likely to be his last ever TV job as he steps back from acting
Larry Lamb has revealed Gavin & Stacey is likely to be his last ever TV job as he steps back from acting.
The veteran star, 77, admits he's thrilled to finish off his acting career playing Mick Shipman for the last time in the sitcom's Christmas special, dubbed The Finale. As well as playing beloved dad Mick in Gavin & Stacey, Larry was also famous for his portrayal of the villainous Archie Mitchell in EastEnders, but it's his role in the classic sitcom that gave him the most joy and he admits the festive special - watched by 19 million viewers - was the perfect way to end his TV acting career. Larry says finding fame playing Mick and Archie is a reward for his years of hard graft, many of which took place on stage, as well as the small screen (pictured April 2025)
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