Gavin and Stacey Christmas special 2024 start time, cast, trailer and episode length

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Gavin And Stacey.

BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey is set to conclude with its final episode ever, leaving fans eager to find out when it will be broadcast.

For 17 years, the Essex-Welsh comedy has been a staple of British television, delivering three memorable seasons and two Christmas specials that have had audiences in fits of laughter.

It's been half a decade since viewers last saw the quirky families of the titular couple on their screens, with the previous Christmas special ending on an edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger.

After a festive night out, Nessa Jenkins (portrayed by Ruth Jones) took viewers by surprise by proposing to Smithy (played by James Corden).

However, before he could respond, the episode cut to black, leaving everyone wondering: what was Smithy's answer, and are Nessa and Smithy now an item after all these years?

Here's all you need to know about watching the Gavin And Stacey Christmas special 2024.

Gavin and Stacey start time

Mark your calendars for a Christmas treat as Gavin and Stacey: The Finale is scheduled to air on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The finale's duration is set to be a "film-length" of 90 minutes.

Gavin and Stacey cast

Adding to the excitement, the entire main cast is set to return for Gavin and Stacey's final hurrah.

Mathew Horne and Joanna Page will once again embody the beloved characters Gavin and Stacey, while series creators and co-stars Ruth Jones and James Corden will grace the screen as Nessa and Smithy.

Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb will be reprising their much-loved roles as Gavin's parents Pam and Mick, with Rob Brydon and Melanie Walters returning as Stacey's Uncle Bryn and mum Gwen.

It wouldn't truly be Gavin and Stacey without the couple's well-known friends Pete and Dawn, portrayed by Adrian Scarborough and Julia Davis, facing their usual relationship challenges.

Regrettably, viewers won't see the return of Stacey's adventurous neighbour Doris in the final episode due to the passing of actress Margaret John in 2011.

Gavin and Stacey: The Finale trailer

An official trailer for 'The Finale' has dropped before its Christmas Day broadcast, offering a sneak peek into the upcoming escapades of Gavin and Stacey along with their kin and comrades.

Excitement is tangible as Stacey declares she's "buzzing" about a forthcoming weekend trip.

The much-anticipated getaway sees her, Gavin, Nessa, Uncle Bryn and Gwen head to Essex to catch up with Pam, Mick and Smithy, while the arrival of Pete and Dawn is also anticipated.

Whether Smithy and Nessa have sparked a romance remains shrouded in secrecy, but their close dance at a festivity might just fan those flames of speculation.

Adding to the intrigue, Gwen touches upon the enigma surrounding Uncle Bryn's legendary fishing trip, leaving fans wondering if he will finally disclose what transpired.

Gavin and Stacey: The Finale airs on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.