This is what time Gavin & Stacey will be on TV Christmas day plus plot and documentary details
Gavin & Stacey fans have been eagerly awaiting any news about the upcoming Christmas special ever since the series' creators Ruth Jones and James Corden confirmed it would be the last time the beloved BBC show would be on our screens. Excitement has been building since the cast wrapped up filming at the end of October.
The BBC officially teased Gavin & Stacey: The Finale after the Strictly Come Dancing results show on December 1, revisiting the final scene of the 2019 Christmas special where Nessa proposed to Smithy just before the credits rolled.
Now there are more details about the special, including when it will be airing, the plot, as well as news about a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the final episode. Here is everything we know so far about Gavin & Stacey: The Finale:
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What time is Gavin & Stacey: The Finale airing?
The 90-minute special will be airing on Christmas Day at 9pm on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter
What is the plot of the final episode?
Unlike the last Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, this year's episode will not be set at Christmas, as teased by Larry Lamb. It will pick up with all our favourite characters five years on from Nessa's proposal to Smithy.
The official synopsis reads: "It’s five years since we left Nessa down on one knee declaring her love for Smithy and asking him to marry her. And a lot has happened in those five years.
"In Barry, Bryn’s packing the Picasso in readiness for a trip to Essex; Stacey and Gavin are looking for new ways to spice up their seventeen year marriage and Gwen is behaving most strangely. Nessa’s started a new business venture and Neil the Baby’s about to begin an apprenticeship with his dad.
"Over in Billericay Pam is stressing out at the prospect of playing hostess, not helped by a newly retired Mick practicing his golf swings in the living room and there have been more ups and downs in Pete and Dawn’s relationship.
"Join us on the journey to Barry and Billericay as we catch up with the Shipmans and the Wests for the very last time and maybe find out what exactly did happen on that fishing trip."
Will there be a behind-the-scenes documentary about the finale?
The BBC have officially confirmed that there will be an "uplifting and touching" documentary telling the story of Gavin & Stacey as the series comes to an end after 17 years. Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell will follow the journey of the sitcom which began on BBC Three, before capturing the hearts of the nation and officially putting Barry Island on the map.
The documentary is set to grant "unprecedented access" to James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the wider cast as they filmed the final episode and said goodbye to the show. It is also set to feature celebrity fans who talk about Gavin & Stacey and its influence on British society.
Barry Island Discs: Gavin & Stacey's Big Songs Send Off
As well as the Gavin & Stacey specials, The One Show presenter Alex Jones will be looking back on the show's iconic soundtrack with behind-the-scenes stories from the cast, including James Corden, Joanna Page and Larry Lamb.
She said: "Like the rest of the nation, Gavin & Stacey got me hooked from the first ever episode. That’s why I’m thrilled to be hosting Barry Island Discs: Gavin & Stacey's Big Songs Send Off.
“Join me and some of your favourite cast members as we laugh, dance and cry to the show’s great soundtrack, all while they share some exclusive behind-the-scenes stories. You don't want to miss this!"
Listen to Barry Island Discs: Gavin & Stacey's Big Songs Send Off on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds from 12pm on Monday 23 December.
Now the only thing we are waiting for is the all important trailer...
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale will air on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
