James Corden pays emotional tribute to 'Gavin & Stacey' show post finale

James Corden delighted fans on Boxing Day by sharing a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the final episode of Gavin & Stacey on Instagram.

Corden, who stars as Smithy in the beloved BBC sitcom, expressed his gratitude in an emotional post to the 12.5 million viewers who tuned in to the finale.

The 46-year-old, joined by co-creator Ruth Jones, watched the episode together on Christmas Day.

Corden shared several snapshots from the set, including a playful image of himself and Matthew Horne (Gavin) holding hands in bed and photos of cast members Alison Steadman (Pam) and Rob Brydon (Uncle Bryn) during the episode’s lively party scene.

Moreover, Corden captioned the post as, “Here’s some behind-the-scenes photos from the special. Thank you so much to everyone who watched last night. It means more than you’ll know.”

Meanwhile, other cast members joined in the celebrations by sharing their own memories from filming like Joanna Page (Stacey) posted a group photo of the cast, and Russell Tovey (Budgie) shared images from a pub scene.

Additionally, the finale, which marked the end of the show’s 17-year journey, has been widely praised by fans, with many calling it a “perfect” conclusion.

As one of the most-watched Christmas Day programs, it secured Gavin & Stacey’s place as a festive favorite, cementing its legacy in British television history.