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Gavin & Stacey fans spot affordable and 'stunning' £20 Dunelm bedding in major scene

While we were all counting down the days until December 25, eager to unwrap gifts and enojy family gatherings, there was something else that had us on tenterhooks – the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special.This heart-tugging finale saw James Corden's Smithy finally tie the knot, and off-screen, James shared some candid behind the scenes shots on his Instagram. One image included Smithy and Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, cosied up in the same bed where Julia Davis' character Dawn Sutcliff is caught reuniting with Pete, giving it an unexpected starring role in the episode.

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The UK’s most-watched scripted show revealed

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale became the UK’s most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since records began in 2002 – racking up ratings of 19.3million so far.According to a new report by the BBC, the last episode of the beloved sitcom – created by James Corden and Ruth Jones – also took the top spot on Christmas Day. On the day, 12.3million viewers tuned in to see what happened between the friends in the five years since they were last on our screens.Millions more watched the show during the following days, with the episode expected to top 20million viewers when the 28-day viewing figures are published.

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Gavin and Stacey fans left 'screaming' as iconic fishing trip finally shown

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.

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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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Gavin and Stacey star's touching tribute after tragic death

Mathew Horne stepped into the character of Gavin Shipman once again this year for Gavin and Stacey's final episode, 17 years after the sitcom began. And the actor took away a very sentimental gift from the show's set as an ode to his late mum, who passed away in 2019. After wrapping up filming, Mathew was given an engraving of daffodils from character Gwen's house by the show's production designer to remember his mum, as her favourite flower was daffodils.

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‘Gavin & Stacey’ star Ruth Jones and Damon Albarn to read Shipping Forecast to mark centenary

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones and Blur‘s Damon Albarn are set to read the Shipping Forecast – a Met Office broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the UK.Jones will make her final appearance as Nessa from the BBC sitcom on Radio 4 on New Year’s Day (January 1) to celebrate 100 years of the weather service.She said: “Nessa has got quite a colourful history and one of her jobs was on the high seas. The Shipping Forecast was always very important and useful to her.”It comes following the finale of Gavin & Stacey which aired on Christmas Day (December 25) which saw Smithy (James Corden) stopping Nessa from going back to work on the ships after chasing her down to Southampton dock.

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Gavin and Stacey returns to screens with brand new show – and it's just days away

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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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Gavin and Stacey fans are only just realising why Neil The Baby sings in the Christmas finale

Fans of Gavin and Stacey were left thrilled when the finale finally aired on screens on Christmas Day - with lots of questions from the previous special answered and *spoiler alert* the return of much-loved old characters, it is undoubtedly an episode that will go down in history. After audiences were forced to wait five years to discover whether Smithy said 'yes' or 'no' to Nessa when she popped the question, the new episode centred around Smithy's upcoming nuptials to Sonia.

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Gavin and Stacey fans spot 'true star' of Christmas episode as they all say same thing

Gavin & Stacey fans who adored the last ever episode on Christmas Day are singling out one performance from the show as extra special. While everyone loved the return of all the main characters, including Nessa, Smithy, Gavin, Stacey, Mick, Pam, Bryn and Gwen, many are calling Neil the Baby the star of the show. Neil is the son of Smithy (James Corden) and Nessa (Ruth Jones), who found out she was pregnant at the end of the first series back in 2007.

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Gavin and Stacey's Nessa star Ruth Jones to return to role in surprise move that delights fans

Gavin & Stacey's very own Ruth Jones will use her iconic Welsh tones as Vanessa "Nessa" Jenkins to present a special reading of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 on New Year’s Day. It's a centenary bash for the programme, which first aired back in October 1925, and they're pulling out all the stops with former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh, Stephen Fry, Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, and sailing legend Dame Ellen MacArthur also joining the line up.

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Gavin and Stacey star spotted in BBC clip from 20 years ago - and she looks exactly the same

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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Gavin and Stacey actor reveals James Corden's behaviour backstage on the show

An actor who appeared in two of the most iconic scenes in Gavin and Stacey's emotional final episode has been speaking about what the show was like behind the scenes. Welsh star Scott McGlynn, 37, was one of James Corden's character Smithy's stag night attendees and also appeared as a guest during the high-drama wedding that gripped Britain during Wednesday night's Christmas Day finale. He explained that, while playing one of Smithy's pals, he acted alongside James, 46, who welcomed all of the actors to the set and thanked them for their performances.

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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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Ruth Jones explains meaning behind Gavin and Stacey children's names and sinister surnames

It's been 14 years since 34 pregnancy tests revealed that Gavin and Stacey were finally expecting a child. Fans will remember that in the final 2009 series, the couple were told they were unlikely to have a baby because Gavin had a low sperm count.

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