The final episode of Gavin & Stacey will air on BBC One on Christmas Day
After filming wrapped up at the Tadross Hotel in Barry in October, everyone has been looking ahead to the Gavin and Stacey Finale on Christmas Day.
Now the BBC has confirmed that the 90-minute episode will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on 25th December, along with two special documentaries to mark the final episode.
What's the plot?
It’s five years since we left Nessa down on one knee declaring her love for Smithy and asking him to marry her. And a lot has happened in those five years.
In Barry, Bryn’s packing the Picasso in readiness for a trip to Essex; Stacey and Gavin are looking for new ways to spice up their seventeen-year marriage and Gwen is behaving most strangely. Nessa’s started a new business venture and Neil the Baby’s about to begin an apprenticeship with his dad.
Over in Billericay Pam is stressing out at the prospect of playing hostess, not helped by a newly retired Mick practising his golf swings in the living room and there have been more ups and downs in Pete and Dawn’s relationship.
Join us on the journey to Barry and Billericay as we catch up with the Shipmans and the Wests for the very last time and maybe find out what exactly happened on that fishing trip.
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
In addition to the episode on Christmas Day, an uplifting and touching documentary special will tell the story of one of Britain’s best-loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. It charts the journey of a little-known sitcom that started life on BBC Three which, with its blend of relatable characters and infectious catchphrases, grew into a must-watch show that captivated the hearts of the nation.
Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew as they film the final episodes together as they all say goodbye to this much-cherished show.
We’ll also hear from an array of celebrity fans who have their say on the show’s influence on British society and why they believe Gavin & Stacey is the best show on TV.
Gavin and Stacey: A Fond Farewell is on BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm on New Year's Day.

The Gavin & Stacey Experience
Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, and Nessa are now household names, but many other characters have helped propel the show to its legendary status.
In a BBC iPlayer programme ahead of the much-anticipated Christmas finale, Steffan Powell interviews actors and actresses who played some of these memorable characters to explore what it was like to be part of the show.
There are exclusive interviews with William Thomas, who played Father Chris, the vicar famous for the sandwich church scene; Gwynfor Roberts, who played Dic Powell, Barry’s Welsh speaking wheeler dealer who sells stolen meats; Catrin-Mai Huw, who played Natalie Lewis, the pharmacist and Stacey’s nemesis (who can forget the 32-second stare off?).
Plus Steven Meo who plays Owain Hughes, Gavin’s colleague who cracks the “before you ask, no I don’t” joke, and Gillian Elisa, who had two memorable cameos – the lady who sells lingerie to Nessa at a wedding fair, and a Welsh language campaigner who shouts at Bryn in a caravan park.
The Gavin & Stacey Experience is available on BBC iPlayer from Friday 13th December.

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