Fans were overjoyed with the finale of the beloved sitcom, 'Gavin and Stacey', which drew in 12.5 million viewers. The episode featured a stellar send-off for the characters, with a surprise wedding for Nessa and Smithy and a unexpected appearance by Anna Maxwell Martin as the celebrant.
Gavin and Stacey's final hurrah on Christmas Day had fans absolutely thrilled, with a whopping 12.5 million viewers tuning in for the beloved sitcom's last laugh. It was a celebratory close filled to the brim with all the quirks fans adore, including sneaky nods and unexpected cameos, earning its spot as the most-watched Christmas show.
Fans across the nation watched Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, and Stacey, brought to life by Joanna Page, link up with familiars for a spectacular send-off that spotlighted Nessa (Ruth Jones) and Smithy (James Corden) tying the knot after an engagement fiasco. And lo and behold, Anna Maxwell Martin – who's been captivating audiences on ITV's Until I Kill You – surprised everyone by stepping into the role of the celebrant just as Sonia, Smithy's girlfriend portrayed by Laura Aikman, is nearly hitched until Gavin objects. Social media was buzzing with fans squealing about Anna's guest stint. On X, accolades flowed like: 'Anna Maxwell Martin as the celebrant tho ', while another said: 'Anna Maxwell Martin! Now that's the cameo we came for!' and a third chimed: 'Goddess Anna Maxwell martin in Gavin and Stacey I'm OBSESSED'. Even forums, such as Mumsnet, had users sharing their thoughts on Anna's appearance. In a lively discussion on the AIBU thread, viewers shared their mixed feelings with one exclaiming, 'To think Anna Maxwell Martin 'made' Gavin and Stacey?' They then confessed: 'When I first saw her on screen, I literally couldn't believe my eyes,' reports the Mirror. While some parts of the show left them unimpressed, as they remarked: 'As a whole it was pleasant enough and watchable albeit a bit boring in parts - e.g the whole stag do thing was bit 'meh' - but I couldn't just sit through it without scrolling through phone, there were still surprises in store.' In a plot twist kept under wraps, Laura Aikman's appearance in the final episode was kept so secret that even her family was left in the dark for months
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