The creators of Gavin and Stacey went to such lengths to conceal the plot of the Christmas special that a key cast member didn’t tell her parents she was in it.

As Gavin and Stacey fans tune in for the highly anticipated grand finale set to air this Christmas, the cast have paid tribute to one missing star.

Just before filming wrapped, I saw Larry Lamb - better known as Gav's dad Mick - greet adoring fans in Dinas Powys, the true home of Pam and Mick's Billericay residence. Then, after months of writing about the show's reunion, I finally saw the episode that the world is waiting for. I can't wait for everyone else to see it, too.

Gavin and Stacey, the stole that captured our hearts in its original 2007-2010 run, returns for one final episode on Christmas Day — with fans eager to see loose ends finally tied up.

Ruth Jones and James Corden take over Radio 2 Breakfast for a special Gavin and Stacey festive show. Joined by your favourite cast members, to relive the best moments and give you a glimpse in to the 2024 Christmas Special.

The final episode of Gavin and Stacey is almost here, with fans waiting almost a year after co-writer and star, James Corden, announced the episode back in May this year. So whilst we're counting down the hours until the episode hits our TV screens,

Over 11 million viewers ‘stepped into Christmas’ and watched the Gavin & Stacey festive special on BBC One five years ago. And ever since we left Nessa down on one knee, asking Smithy to marry her, the excitement has been building hoping we’ll get to spend more time with the Shipman and West clans.

Find out how well you really know Gavin and Stacey with this fan quiz all about the popular BBC James Cordon show.