‘Gavin & Stacey’ to return for last-ever episode this Christmas

Gavin & Stacey is set to return this year with its last-ever episode, it has been officially confirmed.

The much-loved sitcom will conclude on Christmas Day 2024 on BBC One and Player, following reports that another special was in the works in February.

In a joint statement, co-creators/co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones wrote: “Some news… It’s official!!! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James ❤️.”

The pair also attached an image of themselves holding up the script, which is titled “Gavin and Stacey: the finale”.

You can see the announcement post below.

📢 We’ll have: A chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan, nine poppadoms and the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey!!!

Coming this Christmas Day on @BBCOne and @BBCiPlayer

Read ➡️ https://t.co/KFoEMfZRy2 pic.twitter.com/6rEUnZ1Moc

— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 3, 2024

Gavin & Stacey ran for three seasons between 2007 and 2010, and returned for a Christmas special in 2019. The latest episode ended on a cliffhanger; Nessa (Jones) proposed to Smithy (Corden), with the scene ending before he could give her an answer.

In a five-star review of the special, NME wrote: “Corden and Jones have crafted a near-perfect celebration of everything that made the show so great in the first place. Die-hard fans might have minor quibbles with a lack of character progression, but it’s clear Corden and Jones have resurrected their beloved baby with hugely successful results.

“Time will tell whether a more permanent return to Barry is on the cards, but without saying anything else, we certainly wouldn’t rule it out. All will become clear.”

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