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An old BBC clip has resurfaced from 20 years ago, and fans of Gavin and Stacey have spotted a very familiar face. After waiting five years to find out what happened between Nessa and Smithy, longtime fans were treated to a Christmas special to remember - and Smithy’s fiancée Sonia made a surprise appearance - much to the initial dismay of some viewers. But while viewers may recognise actress Laura Aikman for her role as Sonia, who is eventually jilted by Smithy at the altar, Laura, 39, has a string of other TV credits under her belt.

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ITV, BritBox & Left Bank Find Their Jane Andrews & Sarah Ferguson For Royal Drama ‘The Lady’

The Crown producer Left Bank, ITV and BritBox have found their Jane Andrews and Sarah Ferguson for The Lady.

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Gavin & Stacey star feared co-star was 'alien' as they 'exploded' on-screen

Laura Aikman, who recently captivated viewers as the scheming bridezilla Sonia in the Gavin & Stacey finale, is set to grace our screens once more, this time as a villainous character. Fresh off her role that left fans agog when she turned up as Smithy's unexpected bride on Christmas Day, Laura Aikman is now taking on the part of Rachel Duffy in the gritty new BBC One drugs drama This City Is Ours. Juggling roles, Laura was filming for the high-stakes series alongside her work on Gavin & Stacey last year.

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Disney+ Unveils Cast For Jean Charles De Menezes Drama Series

Disney+ has unveiled an all-star cast for its series about Jean Charles de Menezes, who was tragically mistaken for a terrorist after the London 7/7 bombings by police and shot dead.

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BBC Gavin and Stacey star James Corden says why Sonia came back and what 'had to' happen in final episode

Gavin And Stacey star James Corden has said his character - Neil 'Smithy' Smith - and Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins had to 'end together' in the show's final episode on Christmas Day.

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Sheridan Smith breaks silence on BBC Gavin and Stacey return as she claims 'history'

Sheridan Smith has spoken for the first time about her much-hoped-for return to Gavin and Stacey for the final-ever episode. The hit BBC One sitcom returned for one last time on Christmas Day.

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Gavin and Stacey fan shocked to learn they were huge part of ‘top secret’ twist

The Gavin and Stacey Christmas special saw Laura Aikman, 39, reprising her role as Smithy's girlfriend Sonia. Fans were left gobsmacked when she appeared in the finale, as they had been expecting James Corden's character Smithy to tie the knot with Ruth Jones' Nessa, following her proposal in the 2019 cliffhanger episode.

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James Corden reveals BBC Gavin and Stacey finale side effect after emotional six-word admission

James Corden has revealed a huge side effect of the last episode of Gavin and Stacey after he made an emotional six-word admission to fans.

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Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing over shock cameo in show finale

Gavin and Stacey's final hurrah on Christmas Day had fans absolutely thrilled, with a whopping 12.5 million viewers tuning in for the beloved sitcom's last laugh. It was a celebratory close filled to the brim with all the quirks fans adore, including sneaky nods and unexpected cameos, earning its spot as the most-watched Christmas show.

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BBC Gavin and Stacey star's two-word message after Rylan Clark reveals what made him 'proper happy' about final episode

Rylan Clark was among the more than 12 million people who sat down on Christmas Day to see what finally happened to the Barry and Essex clans in the final-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.

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Gavin and Stacey character removed from show finale as 'there was no room for them'

Gavin and Stacey enthusiasts were absolutely thrilled as the cherished gang came together one last time for a festive showdown on Christmas Day. After a whole 17 years brimming with laughter and unforgettable personalities, fans finally got their fix in what was a poignant sign-off from the much-adored BBC series.The grand finale revealed Smithy, played by James Corden, had declined Nessa's (Ruth Jones) proposal from the much-talked-about 2019 Christmas special, and instead was opting to wed his other half Sonia, portrayed by Laura Aikman. While hearts were heavy and nerves frayed, fans were ecstatic to witness a happy resolution for Nessa and Smithy as the 90-minute episode drew to an end.

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‘Gavin & Stacey’ star Laura Aikman shares family’s reaction to surprise appearance in the show’s finale

Gavin & Stacey star Laura Aikman shared her family’s reaction to them seeing her appear in the show’s finale.The show’s finale aired yesterday on Christmas (December 25). The highly-awaited episode came five years after the last special ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa – portrayed by Ruth Jones – proposing to Smithy – portrayed by James Corden, both of who created the series.Aikman who played the character of Sonia – Smithy’s girlfriend and subsequent fianceé – returned for the finale and kept the surprise under wraps from her family.

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BBC Gavin and Stacey character removed from finale as 'no room for them'

Gavin and Stacey fans were ecstatic as the cherished characters came together for a final festive episode on Christmas Day. Last night, fans finally received their long-awaited conclusion to the much-loved BBC sitcom, which has delivered 14 years of memorable characters and side-splitting scenes.

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Gavin and Stacey star reveals amazing lengths they went to in order to keep twist secret

Gavin and Stacey fans have waited five years for this year’s Christmas episode to find out whether Smithy had accepted Nessa’s marriage proposal that took place at the end of the 2019 special. When behind the scenes photos of some of the cast in wedding attire were shared earlier this year, many hoped that meant the on-off pair were heading down the aisle in the finale episode, but it turned out that Smithy was instead preparing to marry his long-term girlfriend Sonia.

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Gavin and Stacey fans go wild as BBC show 'breaks rule' for iconic Nessa moment

Gavin & Stacey fans were absolutely tickled by a hilarious scene where Ruth Jones's iconic character Nessa was spotted both smoking and vaping simultaneously.The much-adored BBC sitcom wrapped up its story on Christmas Day, concluding a 17-year journey filled with humour and heartfelt moments. In a dramatic finale, it was unveiled that James Corden's character Smithy hadn't moved past Nessa's 2019 Christmas special proposal, even though he was now set to wed his love interest Sonia, portrayed by Laura Aikman.The final episode kicked off with Smithy gearing up for his stag do ahead of his nuptials with Sonia, uniting all the beloved characters for a rip-roaring celebration - yet Nessa also wrestled with her feelings as the wedding drew nearer.

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Gavin and Stacey fans in tears after 'perfect ending' to show's final episode

Gavin and Stacey fans have been left in tears after the "perfect ending" to the last episode of the BBC sitcom.

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Sophie Turner on playing Joan Hannington - 'She burst into tears when she saw me'

Inspired by the real-life Joan Hannington, this six-part ITV series sees Sophie Turner explore the life of the notorious jewel thief, trapped in a marriage with a violent criminal.Talking about the upcoming series, Sophie says: “There was so much about the show that appealed. First of all, it was a story about a real woman. Joan had an obscene appetite for adventure and doing new things.

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Cary Grant Biopic ‘Archie’ Adds Kara Tointon, Harriet Walter, Laura Aikman to Cast

K.J. Yossman Kara Tointon, Harriet Walter and Laura Aikman have joined the cast of Cary Grant biopic “Archie” alongside Jason Isaacs, who will play the matinee idol himself. Aikman (“Bluestone 42”) is set to play Grant’s ex-wife Dyan Cannon, Walter (“Succession”) will play his mother Elsie Leach and Tointon (“Mr Selfridge”) will play a younger version of Elsie. Also joining the cast are Henry Lloyd-Hughes (“Ragdoll”), Ian Pulston-Davies (“DI Ray”), Ian McNeice (“Doc Martin”), Jason Watkins (“McDonald & Dodds”), Lisa Faulkner (“EastEnders”) and Niamh Cusack (“The Virtues”).

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