Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell had fans buzzing with excitement on New Year's Day over formerly unseen footage revealing a glimpse into Uncle Bryn and Jason's infamous fishing trip.The behind the scenes special featured the cast's reflections, led by creators and stars James Corden and Ruth Jones, on their journey since the show's debut in 2007.The documentary also included appearances from celebrity enthusiasts like Minnie Driver, Richard Curtis, and Lena Dunham who shared their adoration for the cherished BBC sitcom.
But it was an unexpected clip in the closing credits, seemingly from over 30 years ago, that truly got tongues wagging. Presented as a DIY video, the clip captured Bryn (Rob Brydon) and Jason (Rob Wilfort) on their much-speculated fishing trip — a source of mystery and tension through all three series.
Even though it emerged in the final episode, shown on Christmas Day, that Dave Coaches (Steffan Rhodri) knew the true events of the trip, fans were left mostly in the dark.
Enticingly hinted at but never revealed, the speculation around the notorious trip has been a fervent topic among viewers for years.Then, in a sensational final moment of the documentary as the credits rolled, viewers caught a fleeting look at the secretive escapade with Bryn cheerfully greeting Jason, teasing with the line, "Who do we have here?" as he held up a large fish, and playfully declaring, "No one will go hungry in this camp tonight." "Enjoy your soup! " he concluded, just before the screen cut to black.
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