Gavin and Stacey review: Last-ever episode a fitting farewell after 17 years
Dave Coaches (Steffan Rhodri), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Stacey (Joanna Page), Bryn (Rob Brydon), and Jason (Robert Wilfort) during Gavin and Stacey: The Finale. Picture: Tom Jackson/BBC
It’s been 17 years coming and Gavin and Stacey: The Finale delivered comedy, emotion and an almost-fishing trip revelation to satisfy the most long-term of fans.
Five years ago, the last Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger: Nessa proposed to Smithy and the credits rolled before his answer was revealed. Half a decade and one pandemic later, we find the Barry Island residents travelling to Essex for Smithy’s wedding — but not to Nessa. Smithy is instead engaged to Sonia, who we met in the last Christmas special, and the gang reunite for his stag and her hen, where it becomes clear just how ill-suited they are.
