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Gavin & Stacey creators say they ‘each had the identical thought’ for ultimate Christmas particular

By Editorial Board Published December 19, 2024 5 Min Read
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Gavin & Stacey creators say they ‘each had the identical thought’ for ultimate Christmas particular

An emotional James Corden and Ruth Jones have mentioned engaged on Gavin & Stacey has been a “privilege” and a “wonderful journey”, as they put together to say goodbye after 17 years.

The beloved sitcom, which they created collectively, follows the love story of Gavin from Essex (Mathew Horne) and Stacey from Barry in Wales (Joanna Web page), and the lives of their households and mates.

It ran for 3 seasons between 2007 and 2009, turning into probably the most profitable British comedies of all time, earlier than returning after 10 years for a Christmas Day cliffhanger episode in 2019.

Greater than 18 million individuals watched as Jones’s character Nessa bought down on one knee and declared her love for Corden’s Smithy, however by no means bought to seek out out his reply.

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Jones and Corden pictured on the Gavin & Stacey: The Finale launch occasion. Pic: PA

Now, the BBC present returns at Christmas as soon as once more for what Corden and Jones have mentioned actually would be the ultimate episode, giving viewers the prospect to see how their characters’ unconventional off-more-than-on romance pans out.

The co-writers launched Gavin & Stacey: The Finale at a particular screening in entrance of solid and crew members in London on Wednesday, with Jones turning into emotional as she instructed the viewers {that a} “sense of love” had remained all through the collection.

“Love between friends, love between family members, conventional boy-meets-girl love stories, and unconventional relationships,” she mentioned. “I think that’s kind of remained the same. And the lack of cynicism has remained the same – all the characters in the show really do love each other.”

Corden mentioned it had been a “dream come true” to have a present profitable sufficient to be “considered worthy of a Christmas special” the primary time round, not to mention once more.

Each have remained tight-lipped on how the story ends.

Pic: Tom Jackson/PA

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The primary take a look at the ultimate ever episode. Pic: Tom Jackson/PA

Reflecting on why Gavin & Stacey is so beloved, Corden mentioned: “The more I’ve thought about it, I wonder if actually it’s a lesson in patience. We’re sort of told now, particularly in television, or the way we consume stuff – we talk about content and we talk about consumers and we talk about speed.

“Here is a present that ended 15 years in the past, waited 10 years to inform one other hour of the story, and waited 5 extra years to finish it. Perhaps the lesson for all of us – for those who write about tv, for those who speak about tv, for those who write tv – is definitely perhaps time and persistence and care may be the reply for issues to have a long life outdoors of what we eat on our telephones.”

Both Corden and Jones said that after the Christmas 2019 cliffhanger, they did not know whether they would bring the show back. But in the summer of 2023, they decided to work on some ideas together.

“We each had the identical thought, did not we?” Jones mentioned.

Joanna Page, who plays Stacey Shipman (left) and Ruth Jones, who plays Nessa Jenkins (right) during filming for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day special.
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Joanna Web page, who performs Stacey Shipman (left) and Jones, pictured throughout filming for the particular. Pic: PA

Gavin & Stacey additionally stars Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman as Gavin’s dad and mom, Mick and Pam, Rob Brydon as Stacey’s uncle, Bryn, and Melanie Walters as her mom, Gwen.

“It may sound like complete nonsense [but] it doesn’t really feel like we’re in charge of writing it,” Corden mentioned. “I feel like we just have to be together, and we sort of open a portal and the characters arrive and tell us.”

“Our cast just inhabit those roles,” Jones added. “I think it’s been very much a joint venture, in more ways than one.”

Jones praised the Gavin & Stacey crew for “making it so special, this final foray”. She additionally thanked Corden “for being my travel companion on this wonderful journey”.

Corden added: “What a privilege to have an idea with someone for whom it is just a joy to write with. I love you very much. I’m very proud of all of it. Thank you.”

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale airs on BBC1 at 9pm on Christmas Day

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