In Alison's new book, Out of Character, the actress who played Pam recalls a hilarious moment that ended in her on-screen husband Larry Lamb losing his patience with her

Alison Steadman has opened up about having to part with her "favourite thing" as age catches up. The 78-year-old Gavin and Stacey actress confided in The Observer that despite her bustling schedule, she's had to relinquish acting on stage.

Filming is now complete on the last ever episode of the award-winning sitcom, which is set to air on Christmas Day.

Alison Steadman describes the sexual assault she experienced at 16 - and the later encounter with her attacker - in her new autobiography "Out Of Character"

Actress Alison Steadman has shared one favourite memory from her school years in Liverpool. The 78-year-old Gavin and Stacey actress has enjoyed a six-decade career on stage and screen and is set to return to her role as Essex mum Pam in the hit BBC sitcom for its new Christmas special.

The Gavin & Stacey star, who played the lovable Pamela 'Pam' Shipman said there were 'many tears' when filming wrapped up

Gavin and Stacey favourite Alison Steadman has opened up about a tense moment with co-star Larry Lamb while filming the BBC show - and it's the last thing you'd expect

The Bafta-winning actress and star of Gavin and Stacey has told of her torment in her new autobiography "Out of Character"

Alison Steadman has opened up about the alleged sexual assault she suffered at the hands of a drama teacher when she was just 16, and how she later confronted him in a train station

Alison Steadman has revealed the horrifying sexual assault she experienced aged 16. The Gavin and Stacey star, 78, detailed how, walking through Euston Station one day in the 80s she found herself face to face with the man who had terrorised her.