December 9th 2024.
Ruth Jones, known for her role in Gavin and Stacey, has revealed some tantalizing details about the highly-anticipated finale. Fans of the show were ecstatic when co-creator James Corden announced that the series would return for one last episode on Christmas Day. However, Jones has hinted that the finale might not unfold as viewers are expecting.
For those who may not remember, the beloved series aired between 2007 and 2010, and then returned with a one-off festive special in 2019. The special ended on a cliffhanger when Nessa, played by Jones, proposed to Smithy (Neil Smith). Fans have been eagerly waiting to find out what happens next, but spoilers have been kept tightly under wraps.
As we countdown to the finale, we can expect to see familiar faces such as Gavin and Stacey, played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, as well as other fan favorites like Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb, and Rob Brydon. Corden has also teased that the episode will be "hard to watch."
But Jones has gone one step further, cautioning fans that the finale might not be what they are expecting and that this will be the final appearance of the beloved characters. The last time we saw Gavin and Stacey was in 2019, and now, they are returning for one last time.
Speaking about the finale, Corden shared, "What people are going to see on Christmas Day is the culmination of a 20-year love story, which hopefully shows, if nothing else, that love is complicated and messy and for everyone." The special will take place five years after the previous episode, with Gavin and Stacey trying to spice up their 17-year marriage, and Nessa embarking on a new business venture.
Corden and Jones have a long history together, having starred opposite each other in the TV series Fat Friends. After the success of Gavin and Stacey, Jones went on to create and star in Sky One comedy drama Stella, while Corden fronted The Late Late Show on US TV.
Reflecting on their friendship, Corden shared a heartwarming story about a reunion they had a few years ago. He said, "My wife organized a surprise birthday party for me in Mexico. Lots of my friends walked in with a mariachi band playing. Then my wife said, 'There's one more person here.' Ruth walked into the room, and I just burst into tears. I couldn't believe she was there. It was so special."
The two friends have certainly changed since they first met, with Corden admitting that he treasures their friendship more than ever. Jones also added, "We're kinder to each other now. We've grown up a bit."
The 2019 festive episode of Gavin and Stacey was a massive success, winning the Impact Award at the National Television Awards in 2020. It also garnered the highest overnight Christmas ratings in 12 years, with an average audience of 11.6 million viewers. By the new year, it had been viewed by a staggering 17.1 million people, making it the most-watched scripted program of the decade at the time.
The highly-anticipated finale, Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, will air on Christmas Day at 9 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. For the full interview with Ruth Jones and James Corden, check out this week's issue of The Big Issue. And for all you fans out there, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They'd love to hear from you!
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