How to watch Gavin & Stacey Christmas special documentary
As we say goodbye to the Barry Island and Billericay collective, the stars reflect on the legacy the show leaves behind.
Five years on from a dramatic cliffhanger, the beloved British TV sitcom Gavin & Stacey has returned to our screens for a Christmas special.
But the arrival of the festive special, which is being billed as the final ever episode, marks a bittersweet moment for fans.
So, to soften the blow, the BBC has also aired a special hour-long, behind-the-scenes documentary to honour the show’s 17 year legacy.
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell aired on BBC One on New Year’s Day, but fans might be wondering how to watch the special online after its initial airing.
Here's everything that's occurin' in the farewell special – from who's involved to how you can watch it online.
How to watch Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell online
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
The documentary initially aired on New Year's Day (1st January) at 7pm on BBC One.
This was a week after the series finale, which aired on Christmas Day (25th December) at 9pm on BBC One. The series finale is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
What does Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell cover?
In A Fond Farewell, the beloved cast of Gavin & Stacey recount the entire story of the show from beginning to end.
Starting off life as a little-known BBC Three sitcom, Gavin & Stacey soon took on a life of its own, becoming one of the most beloved shows on British television.
Creators and stars Ruth Jones and James Corden, who play Nessa and Smithy, give unprecedented access to filming the series finale, and open up about how the show came to life before becoming a juggernaut bigger than either of them expected.
Along the way, the cast and celebrity fans give their input to the three series and three Christmas specials the show have made, the catchphrases that have become part of their everyday chat, and the characters they hold dearest to their hearts.
Across the one-hour special, the gang will also reflect on the show's long-lasting impact on British TV, and the legacy they are set to leave behind.
At the end of the documentary, fans are also treated to the first ever footage of the infamous fishing trip, featuring Jason and Bryn...
Who appears on Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell?
All the main stars of Gavin & Stacey appear in A Fond Farewell, as it tracks the filming and final days on set.
The cast list includes:
- James Corden (creator, Smithy)
- Ruth Jones (creator, Nessa)
- Mathew Horne (Gavin)
- Joanna Page (Stacey)
- Larry Lamb (Mick)
- Alison Steadman (Pam)
- Rob Brydon (Uncle Bryn)
- Melanie Walters (Gwen)
- Robert Wilfort (Jason)
- Adrian Scarborough (Pete)
- Julia Davis (Dawn)
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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Tilly Pearce is a freelance TV journalist whose coverage ranges from reality shows like Love Is Blind to sci-fi shows like Fallout. She is an NCTJ Gold Standard accredited journalist, who has previously worked as Deputy TV Editor (maternity cover) at Digital Spy, and Deputy TV & Showbiz Editor at Daily Express US.
