Gavin & Stacey Stars Bring Christmas Cheer in New Waitrose Series

5 December 2025 Television

Beloved Comedy Duo Returns to Screens

Following the emotional farewell of Gavin & Stacey’s finale on Christmas Day 2024, fans of the beloved BBC sitcom have been treated to an unexpected reunion. Matthew Horne and Joanna Page have reunited just in time for Christmas, bringing their iconic chemistry to a new festive project that has delighted audiences across the UK.

The significance of this reunion extends beyond mere nostalgia. The final episode of Gavin & Stacey aired on 25 December 2024, 17 years after the show was first broadcast, making this the first time the pair have appeared together since the series concluded. The show’s cultural impact remains undeniable, with the 2019 Christmas special drawing 18.49 million total viewers, making it the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.

New Christmas Mini-Series Launches

Following their long-running roles as Gavin Shipman and Stacey West, the duo are set to appear in How to Say It With Food, a festive mini-series from Waitrose. Launching across Waitrose’s online and social channels, with instalments dropping every Tuesday and Friday in the lead up to 19 December, each episode will see Horne and Page help solve some of the nation’s most common Christmas quandaries with food.

The series showcases the pair’s enduring appeal and natural rapport. Horne commented: “It was brilliant to be back on set with Joanna – it’s become a Christmas tradition”, whilst Page expressed her excitement about working on the food-focused project.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Gavin & Stacey Fans

Whilst the television series has concluded, the Gavin & Stacey story continues in other forms. When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between: A Story of Love and Friendship is set to hit bookshelves on October 16 next year, offering fans an insider’s perspective on how creators James Corden and Ruth Jones brought the show to life.

This reunion demonstrates the enduring affection audiences hold for these characters and performers. For British viewers who have followed Gavin and Stacey’s journey from Barry to Billericay over nearly two decades, seeing Horne and Page together again—even in a commercial context—provides welcome festive comfort and a reminder of the show’s remarkable legacy in British comedy.