Finishing a beloved sitcom is an almost impossible task. Shows like The Office, Parks and Rec, M*A*S*H, and Friends all successfully brought their final seasons to a close without upsetting fans, while How I Met Your Mother crashed and burned. The adored British sitcom, Gavin and Stacey will air it’s final ever episode this Christmas. But co-creators James Cordon and Ruth Jones have teased that the finale isn’t what anyone is expecting.
Speaking to The Big Issue, Ruth Jones and James Cordon gave one final update on Gavin & Stacey’s finale. Fans have a multitude of questions, like will Nessa and Smithy finally get together? What will Gavin and Stacey be like as parents? And, what happened on that fishing trip? But Ruth Jones tells fans to expect the unexpected. “I keep telling people this finale might not be what you are expecting,” the writer and actress said. Jones also confirmed that the new Christmas special will be the last ever episode, with no reboots, revivals, or spin-offs:
“And I guarantee we will definitely not be coming back.”
James Cordon added on, saying that the finale will follow suit with the past seasons, and depict a realistic relationship, warts and all. As a result, expect the finale to be a “messy” affair. Cordon said:
“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.”
‘Gavin and Stacey’s Finale WIll Answer the Show’s Biggest Mystery
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First released in 2007, Gavin and Stacey followed the titular couple, played by Matthew Horne and Joanna Page, respectively, as they navigated the highs and lows of a relationship, including deciding where to live, dealing with family, and wanting children. The show finished airing in 2010 after three acclaimed seasons, but returned with a Christmas special in 2020, which broke British viewing records.
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As much as fans care about Gavin, Stacey, Nessa, and Smithy, we desperately want to know what happened on the fishing trip. The running joke revolves around a disastrous fishing trip involving Jason (Robert Wilfort) and his Uncle Bryn (Rob Brydon). The trip tore their friendship apart, and has been the center of speculation among the fan base for over a decade. Speaking to the BBC, Robert Wilfort teased that the answer may lie in the final ever episode. The actor said:
“I’m under strict instructions not to reveal any details, we want no spoilers, so you’ll just have to watch on Christmas Day. People go mad trying to figure out what happened… it’s really lovely to be in this thing that has captured people’s imaginations. I’m fully prepared for it to go on my gravestone: ‘What happened on the fishing trip?'”
Gavin and Stacey’s final ever episode airs on the BBC on Christmas Day. Seasons 1-3 and the past Christmas special can be streamed in the US on BritBox.
Gavin & Stacey is a British sitcom that originally aired in 2007, chronicling the lives and relationships of a young couple, Gavin from Essex and Stacey from Wales, as they bridge the gap between their contrasting backgrounds. The series explores their evolving romance alongside interactions with their eccentric families and friends, featuring performances by actors such as Mathew Horne and Joanna Page.
Release Date
May 13, 2007
Cast
Joanna Page
, Alison Steadman
, Mathew Horne
, James Corden
, Ruth Jones
, Larry Lamb
, Melanie Walters
, Rob Brydon
Seasons
3
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