Gavin & Stacey 2024 Christmas special soundtrack: Every song featured
The final episode included a number of familiar tunes.
Five years since we last caught up with Gavin, Stacey and the rest of the gang, the final ever episode has aired, treating fans to a satisfying conclusion, a spot of role play, mention of that fishing trip – and a banging soundtrack.
In the feature-length finale, which was the most-watched TV programme on Christmas Day in the UK, picks up the action five years on from Nessa’s proposal to Smithy in the 2019 festive special as Smithy (James Corden) gears up to marry a certain someone.
But viewers are in for another surprise in this episode too as Smithy is forced to address his feelings for Nessa (Ruth Jones) – with a risk that they could go their separate ways forever.
The action is accompanied by a blend of alt-rock tracks, contemporary songs and others harking back to the time of the show's initial debut.
The episode also treats fans to a rendition of The Beatles' classic song, Blackbird, by Oscar Hartland’s character Neil the Baby, who previously competed in The Voice Kids, as well as a handful of love songs.
Read on for your guide to every song featured in the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special.
Gavin & Stacey 2024 Christmas special soundtrack: Every song featured
Run by Stephen Fretwell
Theme song
Tarkovski by BODEGA
Pam and Mick play golf
Where Are We Now? by Courteeners
Nessa gives a lift
Looking For Somebody (To Love) by The 1975
An incident at the amusement arcade
Wet Dream by Wet Leg
Bryn plots his stag antics/leaving Barry
Prep-School Gangsters by Vampire Weekend
Packing up the Picasso
Hotline by bby
Pam and Mick prepare for guests
Pink Cactus Café by Courteeners
The gang enjoy the buffet
Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
In the background at the party
Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) by Mark Ronson
Another party track
Mamma Mia by ABBA
Another party track
Guided Tour by High Vis
Gavin and Smithy arrive at the stag
Going Out (feat. Paul Weller & Jonny Dutch) by The Goldborns
Football kits revealed
Midnight Butterflies by Sea Girls
The hen and stag gets underway
Freed From Desire by Gala
The stags party
BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Billie Eilish
The hens chat about the wedding
Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
The stripper performs
club classics by Charli XCX
The stags arrive at a club
Roman Holiday by Fontaines DC
Foamy disappointment
Intro by Benson Boone
Smithy and Nessa part ways
Kvng Fv by The S.L.P.
Nessa thinks about the future
take it away by Goat Girl
Smithy and Neil the Baby leave Barry
Love Will Get You There by Inhaler
The gang travel to the wedding
Somewhere Only We Know - Instrumental by Stratus
Walking down the aisle
Blackbird by The Beatles
Cover by Neil the Baby (aka actor Oscar Hartland)
Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
Objections!
Pelican by The Maccabees
Race to Southampton
The Beginning by Snow Patrol
We're in the endgame now
Run by Stephen Fretwell
Theme song (played again)
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Authors
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
