December 8th 2024.
The talented cast of Gavin and Stacey recently shared touching tributes to the late Margaret John, who played the beloved character of Doris on the BBC series. As the highly anticipated Christmas special approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement and their own speculations on how the show's creators and stars will bring the series to a close.
In a heartwarming interview with Alex Jones on Barry Island Discs, co-creators Ruth Jones and Joanna Page reflected on Margaret's unforgettable contribution to the show. "Working with Maggie John has got to be one of the highlights of Gavin & Stacey," Joanna fondly shared. "I just love how her character got bigger and worse and saucier and sexier as the series went on." Ruth added, "She was the perfect fit for the role of Doris. When we were casting, our director Chris Gernon immediately said, 'I know exactly the actress to play that part - it's Maggie John'."
Joanna, who plays Stacey on the show, also shared a special memory of her first scene with Margaret, where she received some cheeky advice from her character. "From that moment, I just thought, 'Oh my god, this woman is just so hilarious and lovely, and brilliant'," Joanna gushed. The actress also revealed some behind-the-scenes details about an iconic scene where Doris played the drums off-beat while Uncle Bryn sang "So Strong" at a baby's christening. "Maggie was a bit nervous and couldn't quite get the timing right, but it made the scene even more hilarious and endearing," Joanna explained.
As the Christmas special draws closer, more details are emerging about what fans can expect. Steffan Rhodri, known for his role as coach driver Dave 'Coaches' Gooch, shared that he will be returning to the show after missing out on the 2019 special. He also revealed that the final scene of the show will bring the entire cast together in a heartwarming moment. "Filming the show again was like putting on a pair of old trousers," Steffan shared. "It was really lovely to hang out with them all again."
The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special will air on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. With the entire cast coming together for one last time, it is sure to be a bittersweet and unforgettable finale. Do you have a story to share about the show? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page.
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