Gavin & Stacey: What’s Happening After the Final Episode and Where the Stars Are Now

The End of an Era and New Beginnings

The final episode of Gavin & Stacey aired on 25 December 2024, 17 years after the show was first broadcast, marking the end of one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms. The Gavin & Stacey finale has been named comedy of the year in the 2024 Comedy.co.uk Awards, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon. The show’s conclusion left millions of fans saying goodbye to the families from Barry and Billericay who captured the nation’s hearts.

Cast Reunions Bring Festive Cheer

Fans devastated by the show’s end received a welcome surprise this December. Gavin & Stacey stars, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page, have reunited just in time for Christmas, appearing in How to Say It With Food, a festive mini-series from Waitrose. The series, running throughout December, sees the iconic duo helping solve Christmas food dilemmas, giving viewers another dose of the chemistry that made their on-screen relationship so special.

New Projects on the Horizon

The end of Gavin & Stacey doesn’t mean the end of collaborations between its creators. The Apple TV series, which is believed to be called The Choir, will see Jones and Corden star as estranged siblings who reunite after a few years apart, with the pair also serving as executive producers. Ruth Jones shared that filming for the upcoming Apple TV series would commence shortly, exciting fans who have missed the creative partnership that produced such memorable comedy.

Why This Matters for British Comedy

Gavin & Stacey’s impact on British television cannot be overstated. With 18.49 million total viewers, the 2019 Christmas special broadcast was the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade and the most-watched comedy in 17 years. The show’s ability to bring families together and create genuinely warm, relatable comedy has set a benchmark for British sitcoms. As the cast embarks on new projects, their legacy continues to influence television comedy, proving that heartfelt storytelling never goes out of style.