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The show returned for a final time on Christmas Day this year, with the much-anticipated episode finally answering the fate of Nessa and Smithy’s relationship, picking up from 2019’s cliffhanger that saw Nessa get down on one knee.
Viewers were quick to spot a continuity mistake during Mick Shipman’s touching speech to Smithy on his stag night. The tear-jerking scene showed an emotional Mick describing Smithy as a second son, after he and his wife Pam struggled to conceive another child after having Gavin.
However, one fan pointed out on TikTok that during the scene, Mick’s pint appeared to go from full to half-full and back to full again.
They captioned the post: “Who else noticed Mick’s pint?”
“I spotted it right away,” said one viewer, as another joked: “Mick showing he can still drink the younger blokes under the table.”
A continuity error is a discrepancy in a scene or storyline that breaks the believability of the storyline. They can be subtle, like a character’s clothing being changed, or something disappearing from a table.
In the lead-up to the special’s release, the show’s co-creator Ruth Jones admitted that she noticed a mistake in the plot of the 2019 episode, which involves a blunder over the amount of Christmas puddings that were misplaced at the pub.
Mick giving a speech at Smithy’s stag night in ‘Gavin & Stacey’ (BBC)
The episode, which ended on a cliffhanger with Jones’ character Nessa proposing to Smithy (James Corden), became one of the most-watched Christmas specials in the UK in 2019, with 17 million people watching the programme.
Speaking to Magic Radio about noticing the mistake, Jones explained: “I watched the 2019 Christmas special the other night and I noticed a glaring continuity error. You know Pam leaves the Christmas puddings behind and forgets to take them because they have been otherwise occupied and they are mortified?”
“Then Jason arrives and he’s stopped at the shop and he’s picked up Christmas puddings as well. So the next morning, when they haven’t got the Christmas puddings, one of them, and I can’t remember who it is, says ‘have we left nine Christmas puddings in the pub?’ There’s 18, there’s double.”
Co-creator James Corden didn’t seem fussed by the error – pointing out that it isn’t specified in the episode how many Christmas puddings either character had bought.
The ‘Gavin & Stacey’ cast (BBC/Toffee International Ltd./Tom Jackson)
He told Jones: “Does Bryn say that they have bought nine? No. Nobody says how many they’ve bought, and also, you don’t have a Christmas pudding each on Christmas Day. What I thought that happened is they’d bought four or five and then Jason turned up and bought four.”
The pair got into the technicalities of the pudding debacle, with Jones arguing that she thought the puddings were individual desserts rather than large ones. But Corden pointed out that the bag appeared to be heavy, which suggested it contained larger puddings.
The show returned to BBC One on Christmas Day this year with a 90-minute, one-off festive episode, marking the first time fans had been reunited with Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, Nessa and co since the last Christmas special in 2019.
In this year’s episode, many were shocked to see Smithy preparing for a wedding with Laura Aikman’s Sonia instead in a surprise twist.
James Corden, Mathew Horne, Joanne Page and Ruth Jones in ‘Gavin & Stacey’ (BBC/Baby Cow Productions/Neil Bennett)
Their wedding came to an abrupt stop, however, when Mathew Horne’s Gavin stood up to say he thought his friend was making a mistake, and eventually, Smithy decided to leave Sonia at the altar.
Smithy then rushed to Nessa to declare his love to her and propose on one knee. “We’re messy and not perfect,” he told her, “but I love you Nessa and I always have. Well, not always, but most of the time… I love you, will you marry me?”
In the highly-anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas special that aired on December 25th, viewers were quick to point out a glaring continuity error that left many scratching their heads.
The error occurred during a scene at the Shipman’s house when Stacey is seen wearing a red jumper, but in the very next shot, she is suddenly wearing a blue one. This seemingly small mistake did not go unnoticed by fans of the show, who took to social media to express their confusion and disappointment.
Many fans expressed their disappointment that such a beloved show would have such an obvious mistake, especially in a highly-anticipated Christmas special. Some speculated that it may have been a last-minute change in wardrobe that was missed during editing, while others simply found it distracting and took away from their enjoyment of the episode.
Despite the error, the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special was still a hit with viewers, bringing in millions of viewers and sparking renewed interest in the beloved series. Hopefully, future episodes will pay closer attention to detail to avoid such mistakes in the future.
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TWO of the biggest streamers are poised to go to war with the Beeb for any Gavin & Stacey spin-off by offering multi-million pound deals to the creators.
The Sun exclusively revealed this year how Netflix wanted to snap up the festive special, which ultimately aired on BBC One on Christmas Day — with 12.5million viewers tuning in.
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Streamers are poised to go to war over any Gavin and Stacey spin-offCredit: PA
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Apple TV+ are said to be interested in any future version of the sitcomCredit: Rex Features
A TV insider said: “They see the viewing figures for the Christmas episode and realise how Gavin & Stacey has massive longevity.
“More and more of the streamers, who are often associated more with the US, want to be seen as having an increasing amount of distinctly ‘British’ content.
“Gavin and Stacey, and any spin-off, fits that bill perfectly, so they’ll be willing to shell out seven or eight-figure sums to secure a deal.”
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Netflix has already ruled itself out of any bidding war, yesterday a spokeswoman for Netflix UK was saying they have: “never been in any discussions about Gavin & Stacey.”
But other streamers have already shown they are keen to bag more UK-based programmes, particularly newly developed comedy series.
The Sun revealed last week how BBC bosses were keen for a Gavin & Stacey spin-off after the finale scored the highest Christmas Day TV audience for 16 years.
Central characters Nessa and Smithy — played by Jones and Corden — got married in the sitcom’s conclusion, which brought an end to the series after 17 years.
But it did not close the door on possible breakaway shows starring some of the other loved characters.
Watch the moment Gavin and Stacey actress Laura Aikman’s family found out she was in the finale after keeping it secret
Just before the finale aired, Corden discussed writing with Jones once again.
He said: “I can honestly say, for me personally, if we didn’t attempt to try and even just explore the idea of writing together I’d be so disappointed.”
The huge interest in the beloved programme is set to continue tomorrow — on New Year’s Day at 7pm — when BBC One airs an hour-long documentary, Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell.
It will be an official goodbye to the show, featuring interviews with all of the cast members as well as behind-the-scenes footage of filming for the Christmas Day finale.
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Streamers such as Disney+ have already shown they are keen to bag more UK-based programmes, particularly newly developed comedy seriesCredit: Disney
Two streaming giants, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, are reportedly gearing up for a battle with the BBC over the rights to a Gavin & Stacey spin-off series. According to sources, both platforms are prepared to offer multi-million dollar deals to secure the highly anticipated show.
Gavin & Stacey, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, was a smash hit for the BBC when it first aired in 2007. The show follows the long-distance relationship between Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, and Stacey, played by Joanna Page, as well as the quirky dynamics of their families.
Fans have been clamoring for a spin-off or revival of the beloved series for years, and it seems that their wishes may soon be granted. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are said to be in talks with Corden and Jones about developing a new show that would pick up where Gavin & Stacey left off.
Both streaming giants are known for their deep pockets and willingness to invest in high-profile projects, so it’s no surprise that they are willing to go head-to-head with the BBC for the rights to the Gavin & Stacey spin-off. With multi-million dollar deals on the table, it’s clear that they are serious about bringing the beloved characters back to the small screen.
It remains to be seen which platform will ultimately win the bidding war, but one thing is for certain – fans of Gavin & Stacey are in for a treat as the battle for the spin-off heats up. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development!
Marco Zeraschi, who runs Marco’s in the south Wales resort of Barry Island – where Stacey worked – said: “Ruth got in touch with me yesterday morning, Larry (Lamb, who plays Gavin’s dad Mick) phoned me on Christmas morning, James sent me a lovely message.”
Meanwhile, the BBC has confirmed that despite a report in one newspaper, there are no plans for a Gavin & Stacey spin-off show.
“He has said to me on several occasions that he would love to live here – he’s a cold water swimmer, and has Barry Island on his doorstep.”
Marco said there was a bumper crowd on the island in the Vale of Glamorgan the day after the show went out, as fans descended to see where the finale was filmed.
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The cast of Gavin & Stacey as seen in The Finale, shown on Christmas Day
They included one of Barry’s real-life famous sons, the BBC Wales weather presenter Derek Brockway.
“It was lovely to see families out enjoying themselves, the weather wasn’t the best – even Derek Brockway turned up to give me a weather report, and for a cup of coffee.”
“A lot of them were Gavin & Stacey fans, which was lovely to see, but sad too, as that’s it now. I did fight back a few tears watching it go out.”
“I’ve had 17 years of this, and I can only describe it as one hell of a ride!”
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Corden thanked fans for tuning into the finale after it secured the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008.
He wrote an emotional farewell to the show, which drew an average audience of 12.3 million on Christmas Day, according to overnight figures.
Corden also shared photos of him as Smithy and Jones as Nessa, along with the cast filming.
He wrote on Instagram on Thursday: “Here’s some behind the scenes photos from the special. Thank you so much to everyone who watched last night.
“It means more than you’ll know. All my love, James xx.”
Why Gavin & Stacey stars got in touch with me at Christmas
This Christmas, I received a surprise message from two stars of the hit TV show Gavin & Stacey – James Corden and Ruth Jones. As a long-time fan of the show, I was thrilled to hear from them and couldn’t believe they had reached out to me.
In their message, they expressed their gratitude for my support of the show over the years and wished me a happy holiday season. They also shared some behind-the-scenes stories from filming and reminisced about their favorite moments on set.
It was a truly special moment for me and one that I will always cherish. Knowing that the stars of one of my favorite TV shows took the time to reach out to me at Christmas made my holiday season even more magical.
I am grateful for the connection I have with Gavin & Stacey and will continue to be a dedicated fan for years to come. Thank you, James Corden and Ruth Jones, for making my Christmas one to remember.
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“Gavin & Stacey” star Laura Aikman took her NDA so seriously she even kept her appearance in the 90-minute special a secret from her own family.
Aikman, who plays the widely-disliked Sonia in the cult BBC series, posted a video of herself watching “Gavin & Stacey: The Finale” on Christmas Day with her family, who appeared to have no idea she was about to make an appearance on screen. In the scene, James Corden, who co-created and stars in the series, is shown into a room to meet his “bride-to-be,” with the audience led to assume it’s his on-again-off-again partner Nessa (fellow co-creator Ruth Jones). Instead, it’s Sonia.
In the video Aikman showed her family screaming with surprise as they watched the scene, with Aikman laughing while a woman who appears to be her mother shouts “Oh my God… you never told me!”
Aikman captioned the video: “I take an NDA very seriously.”
The actor, who has also appeared opposite Jason Isaacs in Cary Grant biopic “Archie” and, most recently, alongside Sophie Turner in “Joan,” did not participate in press for “Gavin & Stacey: The Finale” and reportedly even stayed in a separate hotel to the rest of the cast so as to keep her appearance a surprise for fans.
The special, which saw Corden and Jones reunite on screen after an absence of five years, aired in the U.K. on Christmas Day, where it won the ratings war with 12.3 million viewers, beating out “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” which clocked up 9.4 million viewers and King Charles II’s annual Christmas speech, which saw 5 million people tune in.
Gavin & Stacey Star Laura Aikman Kept Finale Secret From Her Family
Fans of the hit British TV show Gavin & Stacey were left on the edge of their seats during the highly-anticipated finale, but one person who knew the ending all along was actress Laura Aikman. The star, who played the role of Sonia in the series, recently revealed that she kept the ending a secret from her own family.
In an interview with a popular entertainment magazine, Aikman confessed that she didn’t want to spoil the surprise for her loved ones, so she kept mum about the final twist in the show. “I knew how it was all going to end, but I couldn’t bring myself to tell my family. I wanted them to experience it for themselves and be just as shocked and delighted as the viewers,” she said.
Aikman’s dedication to keeping the secret paid off, as her family members were reportedly thrilled with the finale and praised her performance in the show. The actress has since expressed her gratitude for being a part of such a beloved series and for the support of her fans throughout the years.
As fans continue to rave about the Gavin & Stacey finale, it’s clear that Laura Aikman’s portrayal of Sonia will always hold a special place in their hearts. And who knows, maybe there could be a reunion on the horizon for the beloved characters. Only time will tell!
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James Corden has admitted he wanted to “trick everybody” with the plotline for Gavin and Stacey’s eagerly awaited finale.
In the finale, which aired on Christmas Day, fans were left completely shocked when it turned out that Smithy had spent most of the episode preparing for a wedding with one of the show’s most disliked characters.
At the wedding, Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, stands up to tell his friend Smithy that he is making a mistake. Nessa, meanwhile, is unable to attend the wedding as she’s on her way to Southampton to work on the boats.
In a dramatic turn of events, everyone rushes to stop Nessa leaving, as Smithy finally declares his love and gets down on one knee to propose. She says yes and the couple have an informal wedding in which the bride, true to her alternative nature, wears black.
“I remember it so vividly because I was in America at this point and I called Ruth, in this sort of, ‘Will we do it? Won’t we do it? Should we do it? Shall we do it?’” Corden told a panel at a screening of the finale in London, when asked about the “bait and switch” storyline.
Corden said he had wanted to ‘trick everyone’ (BBC)
“I had this idea at like three o’clock in the morning and I called Ruth and I was like, I wonder if we could trick everybody into thinking that for the first six or seven minutes they’re just going to watch a wedding between Sonia and Smithy.”
He explained that fan theories had prompted the storyline, “because what was really interesting is after the 2019 special, all that people would say to us was, ‘What does he say?’ They would never say ‘Who did he choose?’ I don’t even think it was in people’s peripheral. These two have been up and down.”
He shared Jones’s reaction as he said: “I remember calling Ruth on my drive into work and saying, ‘I wonder if we could do this’, and the way that writing the show works is I’ll just keep going to Ruth. I’m like a sort of excitable energizer bunny going, ‘What if?’ And Ruth goes, ‘Nah,’ I go, ‘What if?’ And then as soon as she goes, ‘Oh, yeah,’ I know that it’s great.”
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, James Corden opened up about the controversial plot twist in the latest season of Gavin and Stacey. The beloved sitcom, which returned for a Christmas special after a nine-year hiatus, left fans shocked and confused when it was revealed that Gavin had been cheating on Stacey.
Corden, who co-wrote and starred in the show, explained that the decision to introduce this plot twist was not made lightly. He wanted to challenge the characters and push them to their limits in order to explore the complexities of relationships and human emotions.
“It was a risky move, but we felt like it was important to shake things up and add some depth to the storyline,” Corden said. “We wanted to show that even the strongest relationships can face challenges and that people are not always perfect. It was a way to keep the show fresh and relevant while staying true to the characters we all know and love.”
Despite the backlash from some fans, Corden stands by the decision and hopes that viewers will appreciate the bold storytelling choices made in the Christmas special.
“We knew it would be controversial, but we wanted to take a chance and see where it would lead us,” Corden added. “I hope that fans can understand and appreciate the reasoning behind it, even if they may not agree with it. At the end of the day, we just want to continue telling honest and authentic stories that resonate with audiences.”
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The family of Gavin & Stacey star Laura Aikman only found out she was returning to the sitcom while they watched the finale on Christmas Day.
The 39-year-old actress shared a video on her Instagram showing her family screaming in shock as her character Sonia appeared in the episode.
Sonia, the ex-girlfriend of James Corden’s character Neil “Smithy” Smith, appears in the final Christmas special in a crucial plot twist.
Image: Laura Aikman. File pic: PA
One member of Aikman’s family can be heard shouting “press pause” while another tells her “you never told me”.
“We never told anyone,” Aikman replies.
Sharing the video on Instagram she wrote “the moment my family realise Sonia is ruining Christmas again” and captioned it: “I take an NDA very seriously.”
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She also shared a photo of a cast board of all the Gavin & Stacey characters, with a space missing where her picture would have been.
Aikman joined Gavin & Stacey as Sonia in the last Christmas Day episode in 2019, when Smithy brought his girlfriend to meet his family and friends.
Image: Pic: Toffee International Ltd/Tom Jackson/PA
But she did not get on with the group and left before Smithy could propose to her as he had planned.
Vanessa “Nessa” Jenkins, played by Ruth Jones, later got down on one knee and confessed her love for Smithy, but before he could respond to her proposal the episode ended on a cliffhanger.
Fans have waited five years to find out his answer, with the 2024 Christmas Day episode opening with the family of Stacey Shipman, played by Joanna Page, and her husband Gavin, portrayed by Mathew Horne, preparing for a wedding.
The BBC said the episode secured the highest overnight Christmas Day ratings since 2008.
The 90-minute episode drew an average audience of 12.3 million, according to overnight figures, surpassing the show’s 2019 Christmas special by more than half-a-million viewers.
Gavin & Stacey fans were in for a surprise as Laura Aikman’s family only discovered her secret return to the show while watching it on TV. The actress, who played the role of Sonia in the hit sitcom, managed to keep her return under wraps from her loved ones until the episode aired.
Aikman’s family were left shocked and delighted as they saw her character make a surprise appearance in the Christmas special episode. The actress had managed to keep her involvement in the show a secret, even from her closest family members.
Fans took to social media to express their joy at Aikman’s return, with many praising her performance and the unexpected twist in the episode. The actress herself shared her excitement at being able to surprise her family and fans with her return to the beloved show.
It just goes to show that even in the age of social media and spoilers, some surprises are still possible in the world of television. Aikman’s secret return to Gavin & Stacey is sure to go down as one of the most memorable moments in the show’s history.
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What started as an inconspicuous boy-meets-girl tale swiftly became a cult classic in the U.K. On Wednesday night, Gavin & Stacey aired its final episode on the BBC.
James Corden and co-creator Ruth Jones began this journey years ago, long before Corden had made any impact in the U.S. with appearances in Ocean’s Eight (2018), Cats (2019) and, of course, on The Late Late Show.
The Wales and Essex-set sitcom became a career springboard for the pair, solidifying their status as comedy greats in a competitive industry as Gavin & Stacey went on to enjoy a healthy 17-year lifespan.
In every U.K. household, Gavin & Stacey is a staple of British television. It began with a man from Billericay in Essex, Gavin Shipman (Mathew Horne), and a young woman, Stacey West (Joanna Page), from Barry in Wales. They fall in love talking over the phone while working for the same company at miles-apart branches and when they first meet in episode one, they hit it off.
As the show follows their blossoming relationship (and eventual marriage), what really conjures the magic is their wider families whose lives all become intertwined as Gavin and Stacey try to make their Billericay-to-Barry relationship work.
Corden plays Smithy, Gavin’s charismatic and food-lover of a best friend, while his Barry counterpart is Jones, playing Nessa: an enigmatic, unyielding black-bobbed woman with a deadpan tone and a thick Welsh accent to boot. (The two characters, despite the show’s name, become the will-they-won’t-they couple of the entire series). Gavin’s parents, the snobbish Pamela (Alison Steadman) and sweet father Mick (Larry Lamb) attempt to welcome Stacey’s soft-spoken mother, Gwen (Melanie Walters), and excitable uncle, Bryn (Rob Brydon), across the border and into their home.
The cast of Gavin & Stacey in the 2024 finale episode.
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The cast chemistry is electric; it’s nailed-on, eccentric performances all round that have carved Gavin & Stacey into the British TV Hall of Fame. Corden and Jones are pros at spotlighting all the quirks of Welsh and English culture that resonate with their audience.
But it all culminated on Christmas Day when, after three seasons (2007-2010) and two Christmas specials (2019, 2024), the Shipman-Wests said goodnight on BBC One. Audiences were finally able to see the fallout and resolution after Nessa got down on one knee for Smithy to propose five years ago.
The cast, including Corden and Jones, were emotional as they discussed the finale at a press launch ahead of the episode’s release.
“The more I’ve thought about it, I wonder if it’s actually a lesson in patience,” Corden said about the show’s enduring popularity. “Particularly in television or the way that we consume stuff, we talk about content, we talk about consumers, and we talk about speed. And we’ve decided that speed is the single most important thing in everything that you can do.”
He continued: “I ordered it then, and it arrived then, and I watched it then. You get young people now watching things at twice the speed that it was ever meant to be formatted at. Here’s a show that ended 15 years ago, waited 10 years to tell another hour of the story, and waited five more years to end it completely. Maybe the lesson for all of us, for the people that write and talk about television, is actually time and patience and care might be the right answer for things to have longevity.”
Jones thanked Corden for their partnership, tearing up as she told him she loved him. “I think what has remained throughout all of the episodes is this sense of love: love between friends, love between family members, conventional boy-meets-girl stories and unconventional relationships [too],” she said, while Corden held her hand.
She added: “That’s remained the same and the lack of cynicism has remained the same. Basically, all the characters in the show really do love each other. Call it boring, but they do.”
Gavin & Stacey aired on BBC One at 9 p.m. London time Dec. 25 and is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
James Corden, the co-creator and star of the beloved British sitcom ‘Gavin & Stacey’, recently opened up about why Brits are mourning the end of the show.
In an emotional post on social media, Corden expressed his gratitude for the fans who have supported the show over the years and shared his own feelings about the end of the series.
Corden explained that ‘Gavin & Stacey’ holds a special place in the hearts of many Brits because it captured the essence of everyday life in a small town. The show’s humor, heart, and relatable characters resonated with viewers, making it a cultural phenomenon in the UK.
As the show came to an end, Corden acknowledged that saying goodbye was bittersweet. He expressed his pride in the legacy of ‘Gavin & Stacey’ and thanked the cast, crew, and fans for their dedication and love.
Despite the sadness of the show’s finale, Corden remains optimistic about the future and hinted at the possibility of a reunion or special in the future. In the meantime, he encourages fans to cherish the memories and moments that ‘Gavin & Stacey’ has brought into their lives.
As Brits continue to mourn the end of ‘Gavin & Stacey’, Corden’s heartfelt words serve as a reminder of the impact that the show has had on viewers and the lasting legacy it leaves behind.
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The Gavin and Stacey finale attracted an average of 12.3 million TV viewers – the largest Christmas Day audience in more than a decade, overnight data shows.
The new Wallace and Gromit film also attracted a large audience on BBC One, with more than 9 million viewers tuning in to watch the animated duo’s latest adventure.
Nearly 7 million people watched the King’s Christmas message on the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
All figures are based on “overnight” TV ratings – which do not include viewers who watch Christmas specials on catch-up services during the rest of the festive period.
The finale of Gavin and Stacey was the most watched show on Christmas Day since 2008.
An average of 14.3 million viewers tuned in to watch Wallace and Gromit in A Matter Of Loaf And Death that year.
This year’s new Gavin and Stacey episode followed on from an incredible cliffhanger which saw Nessa, played by Ruth Jones, get down on one knee in front of Smithy, played by James Corden, and ask him to marry her.
Millions of viewers had been left wondering if he said yes since the previous Christmas special in 2019.
The hit BBC sitcom attracted huge viewing numbers that year, with 11.6 million people watching the episode on Christmas Day.
More than 9 million viewers enjoyed watching Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Charlotte Moore, the BBC’s Chief Content Officer, said Jones and Corden created a “magical finale that fans will treasure forever.”
“Their exquisitely written comedy creation is a show all about family, love and joy and it proved to be the unmissable TV event of the year,” she added.
This year’s viewing figures were a success for the BBC – it was the first time that all 10 most watched Christmas Day shows were screened on BBC One.
However, the programme had been released on ITVX for viewers who wanted to watch the episode earlier in the day, which is likely to have impacted numbers.
BBC soap EastEnders split its Christmas Day into two episodes, recording more than 8 million viewers and reaching fifth and eighth in the ratings list.
Perennial favourite Call the Midwife came in fourth place.
Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing’s festive edition, the animated film Tiddler and a special of the Weakest Link also featured in the top 10.
Top 10 most watched Christmas Day TV shows
Gavin & Stacey 12.32m
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 9.38m
The King (BBC, ITV, BBC News and Sky News) 6.82m (not including other channels)
Call the Midwife 4.42m
EastEnders 4.39m
Doctor Who 4.11m
Strictly Come Dancing 4.05m
EastEnders 3.98m
Tiddler 3.23m
The Weakest Link 3.05m
Source: BARB overnight figures
The highly anticipated finale of Gavin and Stacey has officially topped the ratings, drawing in millions of viewers across the country. Fans of the hit comedy series were glued to their screens as they watched the beloved characters say their goodbyes in a heartwarming and emotional conclusion.
The finale, which aired on Christmas Day, delivered a satisfying and nostalgic ending that left fans feeling both satisfied and sad to say goodbye to their favorite characters. The show’s creators, Ruth Jones and James Corden, did not disappoint with the final episode, delivering a perfect blend of humor, drama, and heartfelt moments.
Gavin and Stacey has been a beloved show since it first premiered in 2007, and its finale has proven to be no exception. With its witty writing, lovable characters, and relatable storylines, it’s no wonder that the show has captured the hearts of so many viewers.
As the credits rolled on the final episode, fans took to social media to express their love and appreciation for Gavin and Stacey, with many declaring it one of the best finales they’ve ever seen. The show’s success is a testament to the talent of its creators and the dedication of its fans, who have stuck with the show for over a decade.
While it’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to a beloved show, fans can take comfort in the fact that Gavin and Stacey will always hold a special place in their hearts. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll be lucky enough to see the gang back together for a reunion special. Until then, we’ll always have the memories of the hilarious and heartwarming moments that Gavin and Stacey brought us over the years.
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