GAVIN & STACEY: FILMING COMMENCES ON FINAL SPECIAL, RETURNING CAST REVEALED

Filming has commenced in Wales on the final one-off special of hit comedy Gavin & Stacey, which will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer.

The much anticipated episode is the first in five years, with the 2019 special becoming the biggest single episode of any comedy programme - across all channels - since records began, with a consolidated audience of over 18m.

This year's special will see all the main cast reunite one final time. Matthew Horne (Gavin), Joanna Page (Stacey), Ruth Jones (Nessa), James Corden (Smithy), Melanie Walter (Gwen), Larry Lamb (Mick), Alison Steadman (Pam) and Rob Brydon (Bryn) will all reprise their roles.

Earlier this year it was reported that the BBC had also commissioned a documentary which follows the cast and crew as they film the final ever episode of the hit BBC comedy, as well as reflecting on some of the best bits from previous series.

A source told The Sun: "The Beeb view this as a momentous occasion and wanted to give Gavin & Stacey a suitably auspicious send-off. The fact that the documentary will be made by Fulwell 73, which is co-owned by James and is a co-producer of the sitcom, means they’ll enjoy full access on set and get all the biggest chats."

All previous episodes of Gavin & Stacey are available to stream now on iPlayer.