Larry Lamb Finds Relief After Gavin and Stacey Ends

In Wales and Essex, a love did shine,
Gavin and Stacey, a story divine,
A sitcom classic, with laughter and tears,
A tale of love, through all the years.

Larry Lamb played Mick, a character so dear,
A father figure, with a heart so clear,
He spoke of the show, with a sense of glee,
The most extraordinary experience, for him to be.

He felt a sense of relief, when it all came to an end,
A contentment, that he could now transcend,
He'd played the role, of a lifetime so grand,
A character, that he'd grown to understand.

He spoke of his childhood, with a hint of dismay,
Difficult and unhappy, in a major way,
But he'd found his passion, in the world of the stage,
A career spanning decades, with a story to engage.

He joked about his role, in the Gavin and Stacey finale,
A scene where he didn't speak, but still made an impact so fine,
He'd played the King, in Hamlet, and more,
But Mick Shipman, was the one, he'd grown to adore.