The first reviews of the upcoming Gavin And Stacey
Christmas special have begun trickling in, and we’re pleased to say they’re overwhelmingly positive.
After a 10-year absence,
James Corden announced back in May that he’d reunited with fellow creator and co-star Ruth Jones to pen a new episode of the Bafta-winning sitcom, set to air on Christmas Day.On Monday, the episode was shown for the first time to journalists, who quickly began posting their thoughts on
Twitter, with everyone agreeing we’re in for a real treat.
Early reviews have already referred to the episode as “phenomenal”, “a delight” and, of course, “utterly lush”, with one even claiming the special is the “best episode yet”.
Most of the cast were also in attendance at the event, with Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman and Ruth Jones answering questions on stage from host Rylan Clark-Neal.
Find out more of what people are saying below...OH MY CHRIST! That was phenomenal. You’re all in for a treat on Christmas Day on @BBCOne. #GavinAndStaceypic.twitter.com/xoRMWwqGW7— Elliot Gonzalez (@elliot_gonzalez) November 4, 2019What’s occurring? The Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. As warm-hearted, funny, joyous as ever - a delight to watch characters written and acted with such love and care... #gavinandstaceypic.twitter.com/g65Wjhz6qr— Adrian Lobb (@adey70) November 4, 2019Totally and utterly LUSH. #gavinandstacey xmas special is wonderful. pic.twitter.com/Q5YFFU20as— nicole lampert (@nicolelampert) November 4, 2019Yes. And I will be watching again on Christmas Day because it’s gorgeous.— nicole lampert (@nicolelampert) November 4, 2019The #gavinandstacey Christmas special is an absolute joy. What a treat to sit through and laugh out loud. I loves them all I do... pic.twitter.com/3ul84ylZ8l— Nick Cannon (@nickycafc) November 4, 2019What’s occurin’ today for us? Just an exciting early festive treat, watching the #GavinandStacey Christmas special and hearing from the cast on their reunion. Fans are really in for a treat to savour. Tidy! pic.twitter.com/ZBMK6tdE4b— What's On TV (@whatsontvuk) November 4, 2019The Gavin & Stacey cast were reunited at today’s press launch ❤️ It’s the best episode yet - it has everything. A real Christmas treat. Fans won’t be disappointed pic.twitter.com/kwnhTAu78v— Ed Gleave (@EdHotTV) November 4, 2019OH! #gavinandstaceypic.twitter.com/FD8dV67wSV— Emmy Griffiths (@emmyfg) November 4, 2019It was AMAZING— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) November 4, 2019Specific details about the episode are still being kept tightly under wraps, although James Corden briefly teased what fans should expect in an interview with the Sunday Times.
As well as revealing that they would be paying tribute to the late Margaret John – who played Stacey’s neighbour Doris in all three series – he insisted that they wouldn’t be making any reference to
Brexit, saying: “We just want the new show to be a nostalgic joy-bomb.”
When asked whether the episode would finally answer what happened on Uncle Bryn and Jason’s notorious fishing trip, James apparently boomed: “I’m never going to tell you!”
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