December 26th 2024.
Fans of the beloved show Gavin and Stacey were left in tears during the finale, which many described as "perfect." However, some eagle-eyed viewers from Southampton noticed a mistake that couldn't be ignored. The final episode, which aired on Christmas Day, saw Smithy finally confess his love for Nessa, after she had previously proposed to him five years ago, only to be rejected.
But just when things seemed to be going well for the couple, Smithy had to rush to Southampton to stop Nessa from boarding a cargo ship to spend six months away in Curacao. While the two did end up together in the end, some viewers couldn't help but notice a glaring issue. Social media was abuzz with comments pointing out that the scenes at the docks were not filmed in the actual port city.
One viewer, Jodie, took to social media to express her disappointment, writing "Gavin and Stacey really trying to gaslight me into thinking that's Southampton docks. I know my city, smh." It was clear that the port shown in the scenes was not in Southampton, but rather in Wales.
Despite this minor detail, most fans seemed to thoroughly enjoy the finale. Alex commented, "Gavin and Stacey was worth the wait, a perfectly written and performed story that fittingly ends the show. It was emotional, funny, and surprising. The call backs and returning cast have always been a highlight, but this was a perfect ending." Others, like Bethany, didn't seem to care at all, saying "I didn't give a toss as it was so perfect!" Hannah also chimed in, "I knew it wasn't the real Southampton docks, but I don't care!"
It was revealed that the majority of scenes for the finale were actually filmed in Billericay and Barry Island, not in Southampton as the storyline suggested. The scenes that were set in Southampton were actually filmed 100 miles away at Newport Docks in Wales.
Despite this small detail, it didn't seem to deter anyone from watching. In fact, the episode broke records, becoming the most-watched TV episode in over a decade with 12.3 million viewers tuning in. This surpassed its own record set five years ago after the 2019 Christmas special attracted 11.6 million viewers.
For those who may have missed the finale, fear not. Gavin and Stacey is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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