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Gavin & Stacey finale breaks viewing records across all streamers

Festive special has achieved ratings of 19.3 million and counting

The Independent UK

James Corden says Smithy and Nessa had to ‘end together’ in Gavin And Stacey

Corden spoke about the series’ final episode in Gavin And Stacey: A Fond Farewell.

Evening Standard

How to watch 'Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell' online – stream Barry Island documentary from anywhere

All the ways to watch "Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world as the cast and crew look back on the much-loved comedy.

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Tidy! Ruth Jones to read Shipping Forecast as Nessa to mark centenary

Gavin and Stacey actor among celebrities including Ellen MacArthur and Damon Albarn who will join celebrations

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Jones reprises iconic Nessa role for Shipping Forecast days after Gavin & Stacey finale

Stephen Fry, Adrian Dunbar and Dame Ellen MacArthur are also marking the broadcast’s centenary.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

Visits by several members of the royal family and some television stars brought the crowds out across the country.

The Independent UK

Gavin and Stacey fans spot continuity error during Mick's stag night tribute to Smithy

The gaffe comes as James Corden thanked fans for tuning into the finale after it secured the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008

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Gavin & Stacey Christmas special viewers point out glaring continuity error

Viewers spotted blunder during Smithy’s stag night

The Independent UK

James Corden shares BTS photos from Gavin And Stacey finale in emotional post to fans

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in

Evening Standard

Gavin and Stacey finale tops Christmas television ratings

An average of 12.3 million viewers tuned in live to last episode of long-running BBC sitcom

The Guardian - UK

Gavin And Stacey finale praised as ‘comedy masterpiece’ by critics

The 90-minute Christmas Day special of the BBC sitcom took viewers on an emotional rollercoaster with multiple weddings and a race against time.

Evening Standard

Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show

Laura Aikman shared a video which shows her family screaming in shock as her character appears.

Evening Standard

Gavin & Stacey fans have ‘goosebumps’ over ‘absolutely perfect’ finale

The last ever episode was full of drunkenness, romance, and twists and turns

The Independent UK

Gavin and Stacey: The Finale on BBC One review – an epic, perfect farewell

5/5 For Christmas 2024, the Gavin and Stacey gang are back together for one last time... and it’s a masterpiece

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

James Corden explains reasoning behind ‘trick’ Gavin and Stacey plotline

Corden had intended to shock fans with the ‘bait and switch’ storyline of the episode

Evening Standard

Gavin And Stacey: The Finale features happily ever after

The festive special kicked off in both Billericay and Barry.

The Guardian - UK

What’s occurrin’? Gavin & Stacey has breathed new life into my hometown

The Barry I grew up in was a far cry from its peak as a thriving coal port then a holiday destination. It took an unassuming sitcom to give it a lifeline, says music journalist and author Simon Price

The Independent UK

Why the middle-aged huns are the real stars of Gavin & Stacey

IN FOCUS: The best bit about ‘Gavin & Stacey’? The central trio of chaotic older women. As the show bows out with one last festive hurrah, Katie Rosseinsky salutes the performers who’ve brought these characters to life

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How to watch 'Gavin & Stacey' Christmas Special on TV and online from anywhere now, start time, streaming info

Appointment TV for Christmas 2024 is here. Have a seat for "Gavin & Stacey: The Finale" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

Evening Standard

Gavin And Stacey to take viewers back to Barry and Billericay on Christmas Day

The Christmas special could finally answer the questions viewers have been asking.

The Independent UK

Rob Brydon says ‘no one asks him’ his favourite thing about Uncle Bryn

Welsh actor and comedian returns to the hit sitcom for the long-awaited Christmas finale

Evening Standard

Gavin and Stacey finale: what have the cast members been up to since the BBC show ended?

James Corden has become a household name but other cast members have enjoyed success. Discover how — and if they are returning for the Christmas Day finale

Evening Standard

Ruth Jones apologises live on BBC Radio 2 after expletive blunder ahead of Gavin And Stacey finale

Fans took to social media after lamenting that they’d love the sitcom’s cast to front a radio show on the broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like having an affair’: Blackadder, the Beatles, Gavin & Stacey … the chemistry of successful writing duos

The long-awaited return of Ruth Jones and James Corden’s hit BBC sitcom represents the latest in a long line of successful creative duos. An author who writes with her husband examines why partnerships work so well

The Guardian - UK

Rob Brydon: ‘Ruth Jones is the closest thing I have to a sister’

The Gavin & Stacey actor on the last ever Christmas special, first working with his co-star Ruth Jones aged 14, and why he puts family before his career

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