Now James Corden and Ruth Jones have finally revealed that the show WILL be back for a festive edition of the smash hit comedy.
Is the Gavin & Stacey show returning?
It’s the news that Gavin and Stacey fans around the world have been waiting for – a brand new TV special is happening.
The last outing of the beloved comedy was in 2019 and left viewers wanting more.
But fast forward five years and James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed they will be treating us to one more Christmas special.
The only downside to this incredible news is that they have said it will be the last one.
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Sharing the news on social media on May 3, 2024, James and Ruth posed for a black and white snap with the script in front of their faces, with “Gavin and Stacey” clearly written at the top.
Who are cast of the Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special?
Fans also need not worry, as the new episode will include the same much-loved cast.
Here who is set to appear in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special 2024:
Matthew Horne as Gavin Shipman
Actor Mathew Horne became a household name after landing the lead role of Gavin when the show kicked off in 2007.
He met his future BFF James Corden while working on Channel 4‘s Teachers in the early noughties.
Since Gavin and Stacey ended Matthew has continued to work.
He is known for playing Shaquille Fraser in Jack Whitehall‘s Bad Education series, as well as Roy Silver in Sky 1’s Agatha Raisin.
Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman
Before hitting the big time in Gavin and Stacey, Joanna was also known for starring in the 2003 Christmas movie Love Actually.
Since the show ended she has starred in other high profile TV shows including Miss Marple and Dr Who.
Joanna also appeared in the Christmas movie Nativity 2.
James Corden as Smithy
Although the show was called Gavin and Stacey, one of the clear fan favourites of the series was Smithy.
Although actor James Corden had starred in many TV shows and films before, it was this show that saw his star soar and made him a household name.
Since the show ended he has starred in numerous big budget Hollywood movies and had his own US chat show, The Late Late Show.
It is reported that now his run on his chat show is over, he has time to invest in a new episode of Gavin and Stacey.
Ruth Jones as Nessa Jenkins
Like Smithy, the character of Nessa is also one of the most popular with fans.
With her catchphrase “what’s occurring” and no-nonsense attitude, Ruth Jones‘ character quickly won over viewers.
Meanwhile, away from the show and the actress has enjoyed a great career since Gavin and Stacey ended and even had her own TV series, Stella.
The rest of the returning cast is expected to be:
- Larry Lamb as Gavin’s down-to earth dad Mick in the show.
- Alison Steadman as Gavin’s hilarious mum, Pamela Shipman.
- Rob Brydon as Stacey’s eccentric, yet adorable, Uncle Bryn.
- Melanie Walters as Stacey’s caring, widowed mother who loves cooking omelettes.
- Julia Davies as Pam’s best friend Dawn Sutcliffe.
- Adrian Scarborough as Dawn’s long suffering husband Pete Sutcliffe.
Where can you watch Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special?
Despite first being aired on BBC Three, Gavin and Stacey is known for being aired on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
This means a new episode of the show will be broadcast on this channel.
The 2019 Christmas Special ended with Ruth’s character Nessa declaring her love for James’ character Smithy before proposing.
However, the episode cut off before Smithy could reply, leaving fans desperate to know what happens next.
When will Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special air?
The series is likely to be filmed over the summer and will air on Christmas Day 2024.
In 2019, it was available to watch from 8.30pm on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
Gavin and Stacey became a surprise hit when it first launched on the BBC in 2007, and went on to have three series and two Christmas Specials.
Every single episode that has aired between 2007 and 2019 can be watched on the iPlayer right now.