WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Gavin And Stacey.
The beloved Essex-Welsh sitcom Gavin and Stacey is set to bid farewell with its final episode ever on the horizon, but when can viewers tune in?
For nearly two decades, the hilarious antics of Gavin and Stacey have captivated audiences through three memorable series and a pair of festive specials.
After a five-year hiatus since we last saw the quirky couple and their eccentric relatives, the show left us hanging with a dramatic cliffhanger during the previous Christmas special.
In an unexpected twist, Nessa Jenkins (portrayed by Ruth Jones) dropped to one knee and popped the question to Smithy (James Corden) after a Christmas Eve celebration.
The screen cut to black before Smithy could respond, leaving fans desperate to know his answer and the current status of their relationship five years later.
Here’s the lowdown on how to catch the Gavin And Stacey Christmas special 2024.
Gavin And Stacey: The Finale will air on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. (Image: BBC)
Gavin And Stacey: The Finale: Actress Alison Steadman will return as Gavin’s mum Pam. (Image: BBC)
Gavin and Stacey: The Finale start time
Mark your calendars for a festive treat as Gavin and Stacey: The Finale is scheduled to broadcast on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 9pm on One and iPlayer.
The episode has been described as being “film-length” with a duration of one hour and 30 minutes.
Gavin and Stacey cast
Adding to the excitement, the finale will see the entire main cast reuniting for a grand send-off.
Mathew Horne and Joanna Page will step back into the shoes of the eponymous duo, while series creators and stars Ruth Jones and James Corden will grace our screens again as the iconic Nessa and Smithy.
Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb are set to reprise their roles as Gavin’s doting parents Pam and Mick, with Rob Brydon and Melanie Walters returning as Stacey’s lovable Uncle Bryn and her mother Gwen.
The show wouldn’t be complete without the comedic ups and downs of Pete and Dawn’s marriage, portrayed by Adrian Scarborough and Julia Davis.
Sadly, the character of Stacey’s bold neighbour Doris will be absent from the final episode due to the passing of actress Margaret John in 2011.
Gavin Stacey start time, cast and trailer as it airs for final time (Image: BBC)
Gavin and Stacey: The Finale trailer
Fans have been treated to a sneak peek of The Finale with an official trailer released just in time for Christmas Day, hinting at the upcoming escapades of Gavin, Stacey, and their weird and wonderful friends and family.
Stacey can be heard excitedly declaring she’s “buzzing” for a trip to Essex, where she, Gavin, Nessa, Uncle Bryn, and Gwen plan to join Pam, Mick, and Smithy, with Pete and Dawn also expected to make an appearance.
The trailer leaves fans guessing about Smithy and Nessa’s relationship status, but a scene showing them dancing intimately at a party might suggest that romance is blossoming.
Additionally, Gwen raises the topic of Uncle Bryn’s enigmatic fishing trip could this be the moment he reveals all?
Gavin And Stacey: The Finale airs on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 9pm on One and iPlayer.