How Gavin and Stacey’s long-distance relationship would work in real life

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Before Gavin and Stacey got married in the first season of the popular BBC show in 2007, they were committed to making their relationship work long-distance. In his 1999 Citroen Saxo, one trip would cost Gavin £61.48, with two to three trips a month adding up fast. And he isn’t alone, as Brits say they would travel more than 9,300 miles per year to keep their relationship going, which would cost £1,500 a year in petrol but would cost £420 with an EV. “Switching to an EV could have cut Gavin’s fuel bill by a tidy sum over the years, so whether you’re travelling long-distance for love or doing the rounds to see friends and family this Christmas, there are significant savings to be had.” ‘Gavin and Stacey: The Finale’ will air on Christmas Day The hit TV series aired between 2007 and 2010 and returned in 2019 with a one-off festive special that ended on a cliffhanger when Ruth Jones’s character Nessa proposed to Corden’s character Smithy.