Gavin & Stacey Christmas special 2024: What we know so far

FANS of Gavin and Stacey were thrilled when the show returned for a Christmas special back in 2019.

It’s now been revealed that James Corden and Ruth Jones are set to give viewers’ another festive edition of the smash hit comedy.

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Gavin and Stacey fans can’t wait for another Christmas specialCredit: BBC Who are cast of the Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special?

It’s the news that Gavin and Stacey fans around the world have been waiting for – a brand new TV special could be on the cards.

The last outing of the beloved comedy was in 2019 and left viewers wanting more.

But fast forward five years and Deadline has reported that James Corden and Ruth Jones have secretly worked on a brand new Christmas special.

And fans need not worry, as the outlet is also reporting the new episode will include the same much-loved cast.

Read more on Gavin & Stacey Matthew Horne as Gavin Shipman

Actor Mathew Horne became a household name after landing the lead role of Gavin when the show kicked off in 2007.

He met his future BFF James Corden while working on Channel 4’s Teachers in the early noughties.

Since Gavin and Stacey ended Matthew has continued to work.

He is known for playing Shaquille Fraser in Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education series, as well as Roy Silver in Sky 1’s Agatha Raisin.

Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman

Before hitting the big time in Gavin and Stacey, Joanna was also known for starring in the 2003 Christmas movie Love Actually.

Since the show ended she has starred in other high profile TV shows including Miss Marple and Dr Who.

Joanna also appeared in the Christmas movie Nativity 2.

James Corden as Smithy 

Although the show was called Gavin and Stacey, one of the clear fan favourites of the series was Smithy.

First look at the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special

Although actor James Corden had starred in many TV shows and films before, it was this show that saw his star soar and made him a household name.

Since the show ended he has starred in numerous big budget Hollywood movies and had his own US chat show, The Late Late Show.

It is reported that now his run on his chat show is over, he has time to invest in a new episode of Gavin and Stacey.

Ruth Jones as Nessa Jenkins 

Like Smithy, the character of Nessa is also one of the most popular with fans.

With her catchphrase “what’s occurring” and no-nonsense attitude, Ruth Jones’ character quickly won over viewers.

Meanwhile, away from the show and the actress has enjoyed a great career since Gavin and Stacey ended and even had her own TV series, Stella.

The rest of the returning cast is expected to be:

Where can you watch Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special?

Despite first being aired on BBC Three, Gavin and Stacey is known for being aired on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.

This means a new episode of the show will be broadcast on this channel.

The 2019 Christmas Special ended with Ruth’s character Nessa declaring her love for James’ character Smithy before proposing.

However, the episode cut off before Smithy could reply, leaving fans desperate to know what happens next.

When will Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas special air?

It is reported that the series is in pre-production and will be filmed in summer 2024.

With this in mind, it is likely to air on Christmas Day 2024.

In 2019, it was available to watch from 8.30pm on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.

Gavin and Stacey became a surprise hit when it first launched on the BBC in 2007, and went on to have three series and two Christmas Specials.

Every single episode that has aired between 2007 and 2019 can be watched on the iPlayer right now.