The Shipmans and Wests are back for one last Christmas hurrah after five long years. Remember that 2019 cliffhanger? Yep, Nessa’s shock proposal to Smithy. Well, this Christmas special, airing 9 PM on BBC One and iPlayer, promises to finally reveal his answer. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Details are scarce, but we can expect plenty of fallout from Nessa’s bombshell, impacting both the Barry and Billericay crews. Imagine Gwen’s reactions, Stacey and Gavin navigating the ups and downs of their 17-year marriage, and Pam’s stress levels hitting stratospheric heights thanks to Mick’s latest questionable retirement hobby. Even Nessa’s got a new business venture on the go – because why not? And remember little Neil? He’s all grown up and starting an apprenticeship! Of course, let’s not forget Pete and Dawn – will they ever find some smooth waters in their perpetually turbulent relationship?
And then there’s the fishing trip. That legendary, mythical, eternally-discussed fishing trip. Will this Christmas special finally spill the beans? Or will it remain one of Gavin & Stacey’s greatest unsolved mysteries? Honestly, I hate the phrase “only time will tell,” but in this case, it’s painfully true.
And if one last dose of Gavin & Stacey isn’t enough, BBC One is airing “Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell,” a documentary looking back at the sitcom’s hilarious history, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Tune in to BBC One and iPlayer at 9 PM on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the final “Gavin & Stacey” Christmas special.
