The BBC is treating fans to 90 minutes of Gavin and Stacey Christmas cheer as the Christmas celebrations draw to a close.
It’s been half a decade since the beloved series delivered a Christmas surprise complete with a cliffhanger ending. Avid followers of the precious BBC comedy is on the chopping block, desperate to discover if Smithy (played by James Corden) answered Nessa’s (portrayed by Ruth Jones) marriage plea and if the mystery of the fishing trip will ever be solved.
Teasing the long-awaited final chapter, Ruth Jones has shared her feelings, revealing that the characters “really exist” in her mind. The celebrated co-creator continued: “It’s not like they die well, watch the finale. But the thing is we feel like they still exist so to us, they go on living their lives in Barry or Billericay, only we’re not part of what happening in their lives anymore.”
With confirmation that this emotional whirlwind will indeed bring the series to a close, audiences can hardly contain their excitement over the unfolding plot. Reports from the Manchester Evening News suggest a story rich with familiar faces and surprising developments: Uncle Bryn (played by Rob Brydon) prepares for his trip to Essex, Gwen’s odd behavior stirs the pot, Nessa launches a world of entrepreneurship and baby Neil dares on an apprenticeship.
The excitement doesn’t end there, as Pam grapples with her anxiety about being the exemplary hostess, while Mick’s newly embraced retirement pursuit of indoor golf promises to spark family sparks. To top it all off, Pete and Dawn continue to add to the domestic battle, reports Belfast Live.
If you’re ready for a pop on the limbo stick, Bryn’s festive antics in BBC teaser suggests it’s going to be a hoot.
Wondering when the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special is on? Set your reminders for the highly-anticipated Gavin and Stacey finale, which airs on Christmas Day at 21.00 BBC One and iPlayer.
Who will grace our screens in the full cast of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special?
Reflecting on the final moments of the production, Alison Steadman shared: “We all dreaded that final scene when we finished. I think 90% of us were in tears, some people braved it, because it’s been so amazing.”
Steadman called the series “fantastic” and admitted that the cast will “miss filming it”.
With the highest overnight Christmas ratings in over a decade, the 2019 special averaged 11.6 million viewers. It also snagged the impact award at the 2020 National Television Awards, during which Ruth Jones walked out on Nessa and cheekily told Sir Tom Jones: “You never write, you never call! There’s still a lot of electricity between me and Sir Tom, and don’t you know !
During her stint on The One Show, Joanna Page opened up about her first impressions of the script nearly two decades earlier: “I just opened the script and thought ‘I know this person’ and to have something where I can be Welsh and use my own voice, you feel so much closer to the character.”
The actress revealed her feelings about leaving the role of Stacey, claiming: “She’s in me and she’ll always be there.”
She underlined her feelings by saying: “What I will miss the most is our whole family, it’s been the best.”
Fans are reminded to tune in to “Gavin and Stacey: A Fond Farewell” airing on New Year’s Day at BBC One, offering a 60-minute tribute to the cherished series and its remarkable 17-year run.
