The creators of Gavin and Stacey went to such lengths to conceal the plot of the Christmas special that a key cast member didn’t tell her parents she was in it.

It's been five years since the last Gavin & Stacey Christmas special aired in 2019, and since then everyone has been dying to know whether Smithy said yes. Well, I actually know the answer… but I can't tell a soul.

The final episode of Gavin and Stacey is almost here, with fans waiting almost a year after co-writer and star, James Corden, announced the episode back in May this year. So whilst we're counting down the hours until the episode hits our TV screens,

Ruth Jones and James Corden take over Radio 2 Breakfast for a special Gavin and Stacey festive show. Joined by your favourite cast members, to relive the best moments and give you a glimpse in to the 2024 Christmas Special.

Over 11 million viewers ‘stepped into Christmas’ and watched the Gavin & Stacey festive special on BBC One five years ago. And ever since we left Nessa down on one knee, asking Smithy to marry her, the excitement has been building hoping we’ll get to spend more time with the Shipman and West clans.

Find out how well you really know Gavin and Stacey with this fan quiz all about the popular BBC James Cordon show.