It has not just been the fans who are excited to see the sitcom return but also the cast which includes Mathew Horne playing Gavin, Joanna Page playing Stacey, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb. Ahead of the last episode, Mathew has spoken about how he was "nervous" to read the script.

Gavin And Stacey star says Christmas special is ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’ - The special will be followed by a documentary on the series on New Year’s Day.

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The hit TV series aired between 2007 and 2010 and returned in 2019 with a one-off festive special that ended on a cliffhanger when Nessa proposed to Smithy

The BBC has shared new photos of the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, teasing a party at Pam's house for the festivities.

Some of the stars of 'Gavin and Stacey' - including Ruth Jones, Joanna Page and Rob Brydon - have taken some props from the set as a reminder of the show.

The show follows the growing relationship between Gavin from Essex and Stacey from Barry in Wales as well as their sometimes wacky yet hilarious families. BBC shares teaser images