December 26th 2024.
Last night's Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey has certainly left fans in tears as it smashed its own record and became the most watched episode in over a decade. The heartwarming finale had 12.3 million viewers tuning in, beating their previous record of 11.6 million set five years ago with the penultimate episode.
It's been a long-awaited moment for fans who have been dying to know what happened after Ness proposed to Smithy back in 2019. The show's creators, James Corden and Ruth Jones, were among the millions of viewers watching the finale with their families on Christmas Day. They even shared a photo on Instagram, expressing their gratitude for the show's success over the past 17 years.
But it's not just Gavin and Stacey that stole the spotlight on Christmas Day. Wallace and Gromit also had a successful comeback with their latest film, Vengeance Most Fowl, which was watched by over 9 million people. Metro even called it the best Wallace and Gromit film yet.
In the battle of Christmas TV viewing figures, Gavin and Stacey came out on top with 12.32 million viewers, followed by Wallace and Gromit with 9.38 million. The King, Call The Midwife, and EastEnders also had impressive numbers, with over 6 million viewers each.
But it wasn't just the Christmas specials that had people glued to their screens. The King's Speech, which aired on BBC, ITV, and Sky, attracted over 7 million viewers, a significant increase from last year.
The BBC dominated the top 10 most watched shows on Christmas Day, with Doctor Who, Call The Midwife, and Strictly Come Dancing all bringing in high numbers. Gavin and Stacey, which first aired on BBC Three in 2007, has become a beloved comedy in British history. It launched the careers of its main cast and featured TV legends such as Larry Lamb, Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, and Julia Davis.
For those who missed the Christmas special, fear not as Gavin and Stacey is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. And for any avid fans, feel free to share your celebrity stories, videos, or pictures with The Agency entertainment team. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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