December 21st 2024.
As the highly-anticipated Gavin and Stacey Christmas special approaches, James Corden and Ruth Jones are opening up about the finale in emotional detail. It's been over a decade since the comedy series first graced our screens, following the relationship of Gavin Shipman and Stacey West, played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, as their families from Essex and Barry Island came together.
But it was the unanswered proposal in the 2019 Christmas special that left fans with a cliffhanger, and now, just days away from the answers, James sat down on The Graham Norton Show to give us a glimpse of what's to come. The talk show host, like all of us, was curious to hear the details and asked James how it felt to reach the end of the show.
"It was a very, very special day," James replied. "We purposely scheduled the show so that the very last line we'll ever hear in the episode is the last thing we shot." This is a rare occurrence in the world of TV production, as the last day on set is usually a solo one with quick goodbyes. But for the Gavin and Stacey cast, they wanted everyone to be there for the final take, resulting in a lot of tears.
James also shared what it was like being on set again, especially for one particular star who cried "basically every day." It turns out, it was Joanna, who plays Stacey, who couldn't help but get emotional every time the cast reunited on set. "She kept saying, 'Oh my God, can you believe this is the last time we're ever going to be at Gwen's?'" James revealed. "And she was constantly saying goodbye to things like Stacey's shoes, clothes, and homes. It was a lot of goodbyes over six weeks."
But the emotional moments didn't end there. Earlier this week, a select group of people had the privilege of attending an advanced screening of the Christmas special. It was the first time anyone had seen it, and the cultural impact of the show made it a very emotional experience for everyone involved. James and Ruth confirmed that they will also be watching the episode again with their families on Christmas Day, just like they did with the last one.
As for what we can expect in the finale, the BBC has teased that Bryn will be packing a Picasso for a trip to Essex, and the rest of the gang will be seen in high spirits at another get-together at Pam and Mick's house. But the question remains, why are they partying? All will be revealed when Gavin and Stacey: The Finale airs at 9pm on Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer.
And for more behind-the-scenes goodness, don't miss Gavin and Stacey: A Fond Farewell, a documentary airing at 7pm on New Year's Day on BBC One and iPlayer. As always, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you. You can contact us via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. Happy holidays!
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