“Gavin and Stacey” Finale Trailer and Cameo Appearance Premier on “Strictly”

The initial clips from the final episode of “Gavin and Stacey” were broadcast during the “Strictly Come Dancing” finale on Saturday night. The preview appeared to center on the main characters convening for a weekend. This provided a dual delight for fans, as Ruth Jones also made a cameo appearance as Nessa before the trailer was aired. Viewers anticipating “what’s occurring?” will not have an extended wait, with the episode scheduled to air on BBC One on Christmas Day. The last time fans saw Nessa and Smithy, played by James Corden, was in the 2019 Christmas special, where Nessa proposed marriage to Smithy. The trailer shown on Saturday night did not clarify whether the couple has since married. However, one of the show’s enduring mysteries – the events that transpired during Uncle Bryn and Jason’s fishing trip – may finally be unveiled in the Christmas special. A character, believed to be Gwen (Stacey’s mother), was heard stating: “Thirty years ago you two went on a fishing trip that almost tore this family apart,” suggesting that viewers might discover the reason. All the recurring characters were visible in the clips, including Gavin and Stacey (portrayed by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page), who married in the show’s first season in 2007. The trailer concludes with the characters dancing and consuming a round of shots. Fans reacted on social media after the trailer’s release, with one X user writing: “This looks so so good.” Another individual commented: “Strictly, you’re killing me here!” A third fan remarked: “I can’t wait to watch it but I’m not ready for it to be completely over.” During her cameo as Nessa, Jones explained the terms and conditions for voting for “Strictly’s” winners, and told host Claudia Winkleman: “I see you’re copying my hairstyle still, tidy.” She added: “Please don’t try and vote if you’re watching on demand, you’ll just make a fool of yourself.” The popular TV series, co-created by Corden and Jones, originally aired between 2007 and 2010, and returned in 2019 with a one-off festive special. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.