December 30th 2024.
The stars of the beloved show Gavin and Stacey went to great lengths to keep the plot of the Christmas special a secret. Laura Aikman, who played Smithy's bride Sonia, shared just how far they went to avoid any spoilers from leaking out. The 39-year-old actress left fans shocked with her return, and even her own parents were taken by surprise.
The entire cast, including James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne, reunited for the festive special, and they were determined to keep all the surprises under wraps. This included Sonia almost marrying Smithy, a twist that caught many viewers off guard. While most people assumed Smithy would end up with Nessa, the couple's happy ending came after a dramatic realization at the altar.
As it turns out, the cast had to go to extreme lengths to keep the surprise a secret. Laura wasn't even able to be fitted for a wedding dress properly for the pivotal scene. Instead, she had to buy one second-hand to avoid being spotted. This meant that one lucky fan unknowingly sent in their gown for her to wear in the final episode.
Laura shared some behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram, revealing the challenges they faced while filming the special. She explained that they couldn't go wedding dress shopping, so they had to buy one from Vinted. She also gave a shout-out to the costume designer and the make-up artist who worked tirelessly to make sure everything was perfect.
But the surprises didn't end there. Laura also had to wear a wig for the role, as she was still working on another project that required her to keep her natural hair color. Her costume designer, Shan, shared the story of how they found the wedding dress on Facebook Marketplace, and the woman who sold it to them was shocked to see it featured on the show.
The final episode of Gavin and Stacey was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint. It even scored the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008, with an average audience of 12.3 million viewers. The emotional farewell to the hit sitcom left fans feeling satisfied, but also a little sad that it was the final episode.
James and Ruth, the creators of the show, confirmed that this would be the last ever episode. And they also shared just how hard it was to keep Laura's role a secret. She even stayed in different hotels and went to great lengths to avoid any spoilers from leaking out.
The entire cast and crew were dedicated to making sure the surprise was kept a secret, and it paid off in the end. Gavin and Stacey will always hold a special place in the hearts of its fans, and the Christmas special was a beautiful way to say goodbye. It is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Do you have a celebrity story? We'd love to hear from you! You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page to get in touch with our entertainment team.
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