BBC America acquired the third season of halfhour "Gavin and Stacey" from sibling producer BBC, to air in the second quarter of 2010.
The cabler also announced it will air the hourlong "Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special" on Dec. 24.
The six-episode third season of "Gavin" is currently airing in the U.K.
Series stars Mathew Horne and Joanna Page.
ABC has ordered a script for a U.S. adaptation of "Gavin & Stacey." The network said it will decide early next year whether to go forward with a pilot.
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