Gavin & Stacey will be returning for its final episode

    We've all been buzzing since it was confirmed that Gavin & Staceywould be returning for a final episode in December, with stars James Corden and Ruth Jones appearing in a BBC post with the completed script. Although details on the plot are currently being kept quiet, we're certain that fans will finally find out what happened after Nessa proposed to Smithy.

    The hugely popular comedy first premiered in 2007, following the long-distance relationship between Essex lad Gavin Shipman and Welsh girl Stacey West. The show ran for three seasons until 2010, before later returning with a Christmas special in 2019. 

    But what have the cast been up to since the last episode aired in 2019? Find out here...

    Mathew Horne - Gavin Shipman

    Playing the titular Gavin, Mathew has been in high demand since the show concluded, appearing in several films, TV shows and even performing on stage. Fans will have spotted him in alongside longtime friend Catherine Tate, and . In 2019, Mathew began dating set designer Celina Bassili, and the pair walked down the aisle in 2021 with the romantic ceremony taking place in Norway.

    Joanna Page - Stacey

    Joanna might be best known as the loveable Stacey, but she has also had a glittering career following the show's previous final episode. The Welsh-born actress has appeared in alongside Robert Downey Jr, and has also enjoyed stints on and and presents . In 2023, the star became a panellist on . Joanna is married to fellow actor James Thornton and the pair share four children, two sons and two daughters.

    James Corden - Smithy

    James might have had one of the biggest careers since the conclusion of the show, becoming popular in both the UK and US with and its famous Carpool Karaoke segment. It was the star's move back to the UK in 2023 that prompted speculation that would be returning to our screens. More recently, James has been seen in , , and on stage in .He shares three children with his wife, Julia.

    Ruth Jones - Vanessa Jenkins

    We can't wait to see Ruth back on-screen as Nessa, and we're sure she's penned an incredible episode alongside James. Ruth isn't seen on-screen much these days, with the actress now focusing on her writing career, having published three books: Never Greener, Us Three and Love Untold, with the most recent being published in 2022.

    Larry Lamb - Mick Shipman

    Larry has had quite the varied career, and the veteran star is still going strong, with his most notable role since the show's last episode being in Channel 5's four-part drama, . The actor has three daughters, and one granddaughter.

    Alison Steadman - Pam Shipman

    Alison has not slowed down since the final episode! Not only has she been an ambassador for the London Wildlife Trust since 2016, she has also starred in , , and

    Rob Brydon - Bryn West

    As well as hosting the popular panel show Rob has continued to star in hit shows and films including , and he even had a small part in the 2023 blockbuster film . He shares three children with his ex-wife Martina; daughters Katie and Amy and a son, Harry, and two sons with his wife Clare Holland, Tom and George.

    Melanie Walters - Gwen West

    When Melanie isn't playing Stacey's lovely mum, she is running a business teaching Pilates in Swansea! But that doesn't mean that she's given up acting, and she's been seen in shows like , .

    Julia Davis - John Sutcliffe

    Julia has seen many successes since starring on , including scooping a BAFTA. Elsewhere, Julia has been seen in , , and . Julia shares twins Arthur and Walter with her partner, Julian Barratt.

    Robert Wilfort - Jason West

    Robert, who plays Stacey's gay brother Jason, might have had one of the biggest careers since appearing in the show appearing in several of Netflix's biggest hits including , and .

    Oscar Hartland - Baby Neil

    Baby Neil is all grown-up and so is Oscar Hartland, but outside of the show the young man has been pursuing a music career, and is a guitarist and co-frontman for Redwood City. He seemingly confirmed he would be reprising his role when he shared the news of return on his Instagram Stories.

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