Emotional Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing ahead of final Xmas special
Gavin and Stacey fans could hardly contain their excitement on Friday, as James Corden and Ruth Jones unexpectedly announced that the hit BBC sitcom would be returning for a brand new Christmas special after a six year absence from our screens.
Sharing the news on social media, James posted a photo alongside Ruth as they held up a script for the show and captioned the image: “Some news… It’s official!!! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James.”
The series, which is set between Billericay, Essex and Barry, South Wales follows the lives of couple Gavin and Stacey, (played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page ) and their eccentric families as they navigate the journey from dating to marriage, finding jobs and even embarking on parenthood!
The much loved sitcom developed a strong fanbase during it’s three year run, with 20 episodes in total being produced between 2007 and 2010, with a further Christmas special airing in 2019.
Up until now, many of the show’s cast members including creator Ruth, who plays Nessa in the show, shut down any speculation of a new episode, making the latest announcement all the more exciting for fans who have long campaigned for a return to Barry to see where the characters are now.
Taking to social media fans were quick to share their delight at the news, even if it was bittersweet to know that it would be the final episode. However one running theme among many viewers was how nostalgic the Christmas return was proving to be.
One fan wrote: “Can’t wait to see it so love you all in Gavin & Stacey. O so sad it's the very last one.”
A second fan then commented: “This autumn/winter is giving off 2019 vibes, general election and Gavin & Stacey Xmas special, let’s hope March 2025 isn’t a repeat of March 2020!”
A third fan also appeared to have the same opinion as they added: “Dr Who, Wallace & Gromit, AND Gavin & Stacey on the Christmas telly???!!!! Have I gone back in time?”
Before a fourth viewer echoed: “Me & my sister often talk about how the last time life felt “normal” was watching Gavin & Stacey on Christmas 2019. So is this the control alt delete to reset everything?”
A fifth fan also commented: “OMG!!! It's finally happening!! We actually have a new Gavin & Stacey coming...what a Christmas treat! Will be bittersweet being the last ever episode, but can't bloody wait for my queen Nessa!”
Before a sixth added: "I'm gutted! One episode is not enough!"
While hopes for the episode were running high, one fan couldn’t help but recall how the last Christmas special had ended, with an almighty cliffhanger having seen Nessa propose to James Cordon’s character Smithy.
They wrote: “Well it better no be the same kind of ending as last time with Gavin & Stacey or he’ll be forever known to me as the Corden that ruined Christmas!”
