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It's been over 20 years since we were first given a hysterical window into the love lives and friendships of five friends from Runcorn.
First airing back in 2001, BBC sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps quickly became a cult classic. Following the lives of Gaz Wilkinson, Jonny Keogh, Janet Keogh, Donna Henshaw, and Louise Brooks, the hit show was filmed in nearby Cheshire and ran for nine series.
Created and written by Susan Nickson, Two Pints aired a total of 80 episodes between 2001 to 2011. The show starred Will Mellor, Natalie Casey, Kathryn Drysdale and Royle Family alumni Ralf Little and Sheridan Smith.
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Over the years we came to know and love the characters and their bizarre habits, as well as witness scandals and be brought to tears by a tragic death. Fans will also remember getting to decide whether Gaz should be with Donna or Janet.
Since the show ended over a decade ago , the original cast have gone on to star in hit TV shows, the West End, reality TV competitions and receive critical acclaim. Here, we take a brief look back at the cast of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and where they are now.
Will Mellor's iconic character Gaz Wilkinson was a mechanic at Brindley Autos who loved beer, booze and babes. Remembered for his ongoing love triangle with Donna and her best friend Janet throughout the series, Will's character also spent a year in a coma before deciding to travel the world.
In between filming Two Pints, Will starred in Casualty, Murder Investigation Team and in the second series of The Street before making his debut in EastEnders in 2007, playing salesman Warren Stamp. After the sitcom, Will
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