Gavin & Stacey cast react as 'last ever' episode announced

The cast of Gavin & Stacey, who will return in the 'last ever' ever episode this Christmas, are thrilled about the sitcom's return. They have been sharing their reaction to Ruth Jones' and James Corden's confirmation announcement on Friday, May 3 that the show is coming back for a final time.

Smithy star Corden posted a picture of himself and Ruth on Instagram with the caption: "Some news… It’s official!!! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James."

Joanna Page, who plays Stacey in the comedy, wrote: "O my god it’s happening!!! So excited!!! Last ever Gavin and Stacey! Christmas Day @bbcone Can’t wait to start filming!!" While Jason actor, Robert Wilfort added: "Here we go then!"

READ NEXT: Gavin & Stacey is coming back this Christmas, James Corden and Ruth Jones confirm

READ NEXT: Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones shares ‘fear’ that's put her off performing on stage for years

Meanwhile, Oscar Hartland, who played Neil the Baby in the 2019 special shared Corden's post about the new episode with the caption "ummmmm." Back in February WalesOnline caught up with Oscar, now 15, who insisted he didn’t know anything about the future of the show. “I'd love to say I know so much, but at the end of the day it's not my show. I'm not the one that writes the scripts. I'm not the one that organises any of it. I just turn up as Neil the Baby and that's it.”

The rumour that there would be one more episode of the Barry Island-set sitcom, which last aired in 2019, was first reported back in February.

TV and film industry news website, Deadline, stated that a new episode is in development/pre-production and cameras would roll in a few months time on the show, which is produced by Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow, Jones’ Tidy Productions and Fulwell 73, which is co-owned by Corden.

To keep up-to-date with Gavin & Stacey news, click here. Gavin & Stacey airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.