‘This Finale Might Not Be What You’re Expecting’: Everything We Know About The Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special

Although it will be bittersweet as we have to say goodbye to Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, Nessa and the gang one last time, we can’t wait to have them back on our screens after five years away.

And while the last Christmas special – which ended on THAT proposal cliffhanger – was watched by over 18 million people, making it the most-watched scripted programme of the 2010s, even more are expected to tune in this year as creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have teased a shocking death could be occurin’ in the final ever episode.

‘It's not like they're dying, well... Watch the final.’

She added, ‘We feel like they still exist, for us, they're carrying on living their lives in Barry, or in Billericay it's just that we are not party to what goes on in their life anymore.’

And in a separate interview, Ruth warned fans they might not be satisfied with the answers they get from the final episode.

‘And I guarantee we will definitely not be coming back.’

Her writing partner James, who portrays Smithy, added, ‘What people are going to see on Christmas Day is the culmination of a 20-year love story, which hopefully shows, if nothing else, that love is complicated and messy and for everyone.’

How did Gavin & Stacey’s last Christmas special end?

The 2019 Christmas special of Gavin & Stacey ended with Nessa dropping to one knee and proposing to Smithy.

But luckily, Ruth Jones has confirmed the episode will pick up exactly where it left us, meaning we will finally have the answer to that burning question.

What will happen in the Gavin & Stacey finale?

While we can’t tell you whether or not Smithy and Nessa will tie the knot, we do have a slight synopsis from the BBC about what to expect in the final episode.

They say, ‘In Barry, Bryn’s packing the Picasso in readiness for a trip to Essex; Stacey and Gavin are looking for new ways to spice up their seventeen year marriage and Gwen is behaving most strangely.

‘Over in Billericay Pam is stressing out at the prospect of playing hostess, not helped by a newly retired Mick practicing his golf swings in the living room and there have been more ups and downs in Pete and Dawn’s relationship.’

And if you need even more Gavin and Stacey once the final episode has aired, you’re in luck. A documentary, Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell will air on New Years Day at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale will air on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Samuel McManus is a senior content creator for Bauer Media, writing celebrity news and features across five of the company’s brands – heat, Closer, Grazia, Bella and Yours. Samuel has worked at Bauer Media since November 2024.