Search results
Jun 25, 2023 · Some suggest that the ‘Owain Hughes’ joke is a Welsh in-joke that only people from Wales will understand. This is highlighted in the show by the Welsh characters laughing, and the English characters, such as Gavin, finding the joke a load of nonsense!
A lot of the humour in G&S derives from the audience having no idea about what some of the characters reference, and being left out of the loop. The Owain Hughs joke is just one example of this. Other examples off the top of my head: Gavin's uncle with "The internet thing". Stacey and Nessa's night with Russell Brand.
People also ask
What is the Owain Hughes joke on Gavin & Stacey?
Do Gavin and Smithy understand the Owain Hughes joke?
Is the 'Owain Hughes' joke a Welsh joke?
What does 'I don't owe Wayne Hughes' mean on 'Gavin & Stacey'?
Feb 21, 2023 · Coronation Street newcomer Steve Meo shares the truth behind that Gavin & Stacey Owain Hughes joke. ... Eve Myles, Owen Teale and all the stars from the BBC drama; Read More Related Articles.
Can Anyone help me with a silly joke from "Gavin and Stacey"? I'm a big fan of the series, but there's one joke that perplexes me. When Gavin moves to Wales in Series 3, he meets a coworker named "Owain Hughes". When Owain states his name, he then says "And before you ask, no I don't".
The joke is based on the Welsh language, not a pun on his name. The only people who ever understand the joke throughout the series are Welsh speakers. None of Stacey's family speak Welsh, and they're never shown to understand the joke, but Gavin's friend Deano, who mistakenly learns Welsh before visiting Barry, does understand it. What do you ...
Jan 13, 2021 · Steven played Owain Hughes on Gavin and Stacey (Picture: BBC) It left Gavin baffled. If you’re wondering, the joke refers to his name sounding like ‘Owe Wayne’, so it becomes ‘before...
