December 11th 2024.
Joanna Page, known for her role in the popular sitcom Gavin and Stacey, recently shared her thoughts on the show's upcoming Christmas special, which will also serve as its final episode. As the show revolves around her character Stacey's long-distance relationship with Essex native Gavin, Joanna understands the decision to bring the show to a close and shift the focus to the blossoming romance between Nessa and Smithy.
In an interview with Radio Times, Joanna expressed her love for the show and the desire to continue it every year, but also acknowledged the reasons behind its ending. "I would love to come back every year, but I genuinely don't think there will ever be any more and I can really see why," she said. The BBC recently released first-look pictures of the finale, but kept fans on their toes by blurring out Nessa's hands in the photos, leaving them wondering if she finally said yes to Smithy's proposal from the last episode.
The exact plot of the final episode is being kept under wraps by the cast, but they have given some hints about what to expect. James, who plays Gavin, described it as the "culmination of a 20-year love story." He also added, "Hopefully it shows, if nothing else, that love is complicated and messy and for everyone." In a recent event, James hinted at a possible funeral scene in the finale, but refused to give any more details.
Steffan Rhodri, known for his role as coach driver Dave "Coaches" Gooch, also shared his thoughts on the final episode. "My character Dave is a bit of an outsider," he explained. "But they planned it so that with the last scene we did, which is the ending, we were all together and it was very touching." He also expressed his joy at being back with the cast after 17 years and being a part of the final episode.
Gavin and Stacey first aired from 2007 to 2010, before returning for a one-off festive special in 2019, which won the impact award at the National Television Awards the following year. The special episode also achieved 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 17.1 million people, making it the most-watched scripted programme of the decade at the time.
The full interview with Joanna and other cast members can be read in the Christmas issue of Radio Times. Fans can catch the highly-anticipated finale, titled "Gavin and Stacey: The Finale," on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. It promises to be an emotional and heartwarming end to a beloved series. If you have a story, video, or pictures to share about the show, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency via email, phone, or by visiting their website. They would love to hear from you.
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