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Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb recalls suffering from life-threatening illness as he shares terrifying symptoms - ahead of Christmas special


Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb has recalled the suffered a life-threatening illness he suffered in 2010.

The actor, 77, who plays Mick Shipman in the show, caught malaria after a trip to Senegal to raise awareness about child poverty Their emotional display came after fans hailed the cast's BBC Radio 2 takeover as 'iconic' as they declared they wished the stars fronted the show 'every day'. And fans of Gavin and Stacey were clearly loving the cast's radio work as they rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their joy as hearing the actors on the airwaves in the morning.

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