September 20th 2024.
It's that time of year again – the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special is almost here! But beware, spoilers lay ahead for all you fans out there. With just a few days left, we are only three months away from the finale episode of the beloved British sitcom in 2024. Can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday we were first introduced to the long-distance couple and their quirky families from Essex and Barry Island.
After three successful seasons and two Christmas specials, creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have decided to end the show with one last hurrah. This week, the cast, including Rob Brydon, Larry Lamb, and Joanna Page, said their emotional goodbyes to the town of Barry as they wrapped up filming after 17 years. Unfortunately, Mathew Horne was not present, but Melanie Waters joined her co-stars in waving to fans.
Now that filming is over and we only have a few weeks until the special airs, what do we know about the final episode? Well, for one, it will air on Christmas Day, just like the previous specials. The tradition was set in 2008 with the first Christmas special on December 24, followed by the memorable proposal between Smithy and Nessa in 2019 on Christmas Day. And now, the last ever episode will be the cherry on top of our Christmas celebrations, airing at 8:30pm on BBC One.
But don't worry, the BBC has promised that there will be something happening on December 25 this year – it wouldn't be a Gavin and Stacey Christmas special without it. And guess who's back? Sheridan Smith will be reprising her role as Rudi, Smithy's younger sister, after a 14-year absence. She had previously stated that she would not be in the 2019 special, but reports say she filmed her scenes weeks ago. Plus, it will be the first time she's worked with James Corden since their split 15 years ago, when Rudi first appeared on the show.
Now, onto the big question – will there be a wedding? The 2019 special ended with Nessa finally confessing her love for Smithy and proposing to him. And it seems like the 2024 special will start off with a wedding, although we don't know whose it will be. Recent pictures from the set have shown James Corden and Mathew Horne, who play Smithy and Gavin, dressed in their Sunday best, hinting at a possible wedding for the final episode. But who knows, it could all just be a red herring. We'll just have to wait and see.
In the meantime, you can catch up on all the previous episodes on BBC iPlayer. And if you have any juicy celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at The Agency entertainment team. We'd love to hear from you!
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