'Gavin & Stacey' Finale Becomes UK’s Most-Watched Scripted Show Since 2002

The Christmas special drew 19.3 million viewers, breaking its own 2019 record, with numbers expected to surpass 20 million.

The final episode of 'Gavin & Stacey' has become the UK’s most-watched scripted show since 2002, with 19.3 million viewers so far.
The Christmas Day broadcast initially drew 12.3 million viewers, the biggest overnight audience for the day since 2008.
The episode has since added over 6 million viewers and is on track to exceed 20 million within 28-day viewing figures.
The finale attracted 4.2 million viewers aged 16-34, making it the most popular scripted show among younger audiences in over two decades.
Co-creators James Corden and Ruth Jones expressed gratitude for the overwhelming audience response, calling the show a shared cultural experience.