Gavin and Stacey cast wrap up final filming for eagerly awaited Christmas special

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The stars of Gavin And Stacey have wrapped up what's slated to be the iconic show's final day of shooting in Barry, marking a bittersweet moment for the hit series' Christmas special.

Eager fans thronged the home street of Stacey Shipman, played by Joanna Page, overjoyed for a chance to see their beloved characters one last time, as filming took place in the Vale of Glamorgan locale.

Ruth Jones and Joanna Page, portraying Vanessa "Nessa" Jenkins and Stacey Shipman respectively, shared a cheerful wave with the crowd from Trinity Street.

Jones was clad in black, while Page was spotted sporting a blue denim jacket complemented by blue jeans and a vibrant red-white top. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. This joyful commotion follows sightings of James Corden alongside Page and Jones, mingling with Barry residents earlier in the month.Its expected that the crew will venture to new filming locations to put the finishing touches on the much-anticipated episode.Having first captured audiences from 2007 to 2010 over three seasons, Gavin And Stacey made a stirring return in 2019 with a festive special that left fans hanging as Nessa portrayed by Jones popped the question to Neil Smithy Smith, a character brought to life by Corden.James Corden, 46, stirred excitement among fans when he proclaimed the show's 2024 comeback via Instagram on May 3, sharing a snapshot featuring him and Jones with a script highlighted as Gavin And Stacey: The Finale.In the celebrated sitcom, the love story between Mathew Hornes Gavin and Pages Stacey is at the heart, Larry Lamb plays Gavin's dad Mick, Melanie Walters depicts Stacey's bereaved mum Gwen, and Rob Brydon