Ruth Jones has hinted that there could be a death in the final episode of Gavin and Stacey in a twist that is set to shock fans ahead of the show airing
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones has hinted that fans could see a death this Christmas.
Both Ruth and co-creator James Corden appeared on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Tuesday as they revealed they would be wrapping on the BBC sitcom later in the day. On Christmas Day, the show will come to an end after 17 years of entertaining fans with the dramas surrounding Gavin and Stacey Shipman, Nessa, Pam and Mick as well as Gwen and Uncle Bryn.
Writer Ruth confirmed that the new episode will pick up from the final scene of the last episode which aired on December 25, 2019. Viewers at the time saw Nessa propose to Smithy in a dramatic twist following years of a tumultuous relationship. But in a major bombshell, Ruth, 58, hinted that there could be more to be upset over, rather than the fact the show is coming to an end.
“It’s strange, James and I have always felt, they really do exist,” she said when asked whether they were “ready” to say goodbye. Ruth added: “It’s not like they’re dying, well… Watch the final,” as Zoe and those in the studio let out an audible gasp. Zoe exclaimed: “Oh gosh, the whole console have got their hands on their mouth. What?!”
Ruth Jones has hinted there could be more heartbreak for Gavin and Stacey fans (
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The Welsh actress and comedian continued: “We feel like they still exist, for us, they’re carrying on living their lives in Barry, or in Billericay it’s just that we are not party to what goes on in their life anymore.” But after almost two decades of working with one another, James and Ruth left fans guessing over what may have happened on the infamous fishing trip with Uncle Bryn and Jason.
The trip has been shrouded in secrecy, with neither character speaking about it. When the trip is brought up in conversation, the room automatically falls silence before the topic of conversation is changed. But it appears that any drama is firmly in the past as the cast enjoyed one last laugh together.
Although the team have been enjoying working together once again, during their appearance on the Breakfast Show, Ruth and James confirmed that the final time they will all be in the same room is fast approaching. The pair will be joined by Joanna Page, Mat Horne, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Rob Wilfort as they take over the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show for one day on Monday, December 23.
Gavin and Stacey will come to an end on Christmas Day after almost two decades of entertaining fans (
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Ruth confirmed that this date would be the final time she and her co-stars appear together, despite fans pleading for more episodes in the future. And it appears that the group have already figured out their roles, with Ruth revealing that James Corden had decided she would be in control of the mixing deck for the morning.
However, Ruth recently confirmed that there were also plenty of tears on the set as filming came to an end. She said: “It was sad, of course. This is the last time these characters will ever be on screen. And it was nostalgic because we’d be on set with the cast and we’d go down memory lane.”
Meanwhile, James who plays Gavin’s best friend, Smithy commented: “Gavin & Stacey is just a huge part of my life, it changed my life in every way. The thing it means to me most is my friendship with Ruth. To have an idea with a friend in a hotel in Leeds 20 years ago and then be sat here today with what it’s become… If you think about it too much you could really just start crying all the time. I love her so much and I’m so proud of what we’ve done.”
Joanna, 47, who plays Stacey, said: “Being on set for the last time with everybody for the last day was traumatic. I burst out crying again and again. I just alternated between hysterically crying and hysterically laughing. It just felt like it was such a huge journey that was ending.”
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale airs on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
