Gavin & Stacey Finale Draws Record Viewership and Emotional Farewell

The long-awaited Christmas special concludes the beloved series with a mix of surprises, humor, and heartfelt moments.

The 90-minute Gavin & Stacey finale secured the highest Christmas Day TV ratings since 2008, with 12.3 million viewers tuning in.
Laura Aikman’s return as Sonia was kept secret from the public and even her own family, revealed only during the episode's airing.
The special revisited unresolved storylines from the 2019 Christmas episode, delivering key developments for central characters.
James Corden and Ruth Jones, co-creators of the show, crafted a finale balancing humor and sentimentality while revisiting fan-favorite dynamics.
The BBC will air a behind-the-scenes documentary, 'Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell,' on New Year’s Day to celebrate the series’ legacy.