Gavin & Stacey star will 'shamelessly' follow fans for a good cause
One Gavin and Stacey fan could be in with a chance of getting their hands on a special piece of memorabilia from the Christmas day finale and raise some money for a good cause at the same time. Fans are bidding to win Jason West aka Robert Wilfort’s original signed finale script in a charity raffle.
The memorabilia was donated by the Jason West actor to raise money for The Theatre Shed and Robert has promised that those who buy a ticket and send him a message proving it will get a follow back from the star on Instagram. Gavin and Stacey fans have been going all out, as 1544 people have already bought tickets according to peoplesfundraising.com. So far, £17,450.00 has been raised for the Chesham- and Amersham-based charity which is an inclusive group that gives everyone a chance to have access to the performing arts.
The script has been signed by all the main cast members including co-creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the director Christine Gernon. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter
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Robert wrote on the fundraiser's website: "I'm delighted to donate a copy of the script for the 2024 finale of 'Gavin and Stacey', signed on the set by all the main cast members and the director, to this raffle. All proceeds from this prize draw will go to the charity The Theatre Shed, an inclusive theatre group that believes all young people should have access to the performing arts.
"£5 per ticket, the more tickets you buy the better chance you have of winning! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a unique piece of 'Gavin and Stacey' memorabilia whilst knowing your donation will help this wonderful charity continue its vital work."
The draw will be made on Monday January 13, at 10.30am. New Year's Eve saw the 47-year-old star also raffle off a signed photograph of the cast from the hit BBC One sitcom that followed the up-and-down relationship of Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Stacey Shipman (Joanna Page), and their loved ones.
The proceeds from this went to the PTA of his local school Chiltern Hills Academy. Robert has been advertising the raffle on his Instagram encouraging fans to buy a ticket and has promised to "shamelessly" follow back those who do.
"I want to capitalise on my 15 minutes of fame," said Porthcawl-born Robert. "So shamelessly I'm going to say if you buy tickets for thise raffle... Show me proof, send me a message with a screenshot. I will follow you back. You will be followed by Jason from Gavin & Stacey... not in a weird way."
