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Larry Lamb has admitted age is catching up with him, revealing that the demands of acting are becoming increasingly tough as he nears 80.
The Gavin and Stacey legend, 78, who recently wrote his first novel, All Wrapped Up – spoke about the toll of long filming days and early starts, saying he can no longer take on as much work as he once did.
He explained that after three consecutive 5am call times, he’s ‘completely done’, so now limits the number of projects he commits to.
Larry also admitted that his weekends are slower-paced these days, often spent reading or writing before enjoying a long lunch followed by a nap.
He added that finding time to rest has become essential as his energy levels aren’t what they used to be.
Talking to The Telegraph he said: ‘It’s not unusual for me to spend all day reading. I also do a lot of writing to fill my time.
Larry Lamb has admitted age is catching up with him, revealing that the demands of acting are becoming increasingly tough as he nears 80
Larry ruled out a return for the beloved Gavin and Stacey, insisting that creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have ‘told that beautiful story’ and have since moved on to new chapters in their lives
‘As I get older, the problem with acting is it takes so much energy. If I do three days where I have to work at 5am, I’m done, so the amount I can sign up to is reduced.’
Reflecting on his career, Larry ruled out a return for the beloved Gavin and Stacey, insisting that creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have ‘told that beautiful story’ and have since moved on to new chapters in their lives.
Away from acting, the TV favourite said he’s perfectly happy being single, describing himself as ‘a bachelor boy’ and admitting he’s content living alone after a colourful romantic history.
Larry, who has been married three times and has four children – including TV presenter George Lamb – said he no longer feels the need to be in a relationship.
Larry’s work has spanned six decades, but it was only in his 50s he became one of the most recognisable faces on British TV courtesy of his two career-defining roles.
As well as playing beloved dad Mick in Gavin & Stacey, Larry was also famous for his portrayal of the villainous Archie Mitchell in EastEnders.
Meanwhile, his son George who was on of the most recognisable faces on TV in the noughties with lucrative presenting jobs on T4 and Big Brother’s Little Brother as well as hit radio shows on BBC 6 Music and talkSPORT, has found a completely new career path.
The former presenter and model, 44, has swapped red carpets for agriculture and ancient grains – and has a new unlikely business partner in Jeremy Clarkson.
As well as playing beloved dad Mick in Gavin & Stacey, Larry was also famous for his portrayal of the villainous Archie Mitchell in EastEnders (pictured with Melanie Walters and Ruth Jones)
Larry’s son TV presenter George now invests his time growing wheat the right way and making regenerative flour and bread that tastes better and is better for the planet
Larry is also involved.
George’s firm Wildfarmed has become a huge success and sees bread made with wheat from 100-plus farms in the UK that use no chemicals and pesticides.
George works alongside his co-owner Andy Cato, a former musician from Groove Armada who sold the rights to his songs to buy a farm and is now considered one of the UK’s top regenerative farmers.
As of May last year, Waitrose stores all over the UK stacked their £2.80 white sliced loaves, £4 sourdough and £2 rolls.
