Gavin and Stacey viewers were delighted as the much-loved series returned for a final episode this Christmas Day, providing the ultimate festive treat. Last night's finale delivered gratification and laughter to fans who have followed the adored BBC sitcom for over a decade. In the concluding chapter, viewers discovered that Smithy, played by James Corden, turned down Nessa's (Ruth Jones) marriage proposal from the 2019 special.
Audiences were on tenterhooks as he planned to wed his partner Sonia (Laura Aikman). However, Smithy and Nessa finally tied the knot by the time the episode came to its end. Creators Ruth Jones and James Corden strove earnestly to reunite the cherished cast, including Russell Tovey's Budgie and Sheridan Smith's Rudi.
Regrettably, Gwynfor Roberts failed to reprise his role as Dick Powell. Despite being included in the preliminary script, the character wasn't featured in the festive special's last draft, with the writers unable to find space for his return. At an advanced screening, Ruth Jones conveyed disappointment at the decision, saying: "I think in the original script we had Dick Powell.
There just wasn't room for him, God bless him." Nevertheless, she expressed delight in assembling the rest of the ensemble one last time. The finale of the beloved series took an unexpected turn, leaving viewers gobsmacked as it opened with a wedding but not the one they anticipated.
Smithy was set to tie the knot with Sonia, with actress Lauren returning in secret.