Smashing the show’s own record from five years ago, the last ever episode of the hit British sitcom took the top spot on Christmas Day

The finale of the sitcom, which aired on Christmas Day, is nearing 20 million views, the most for a scripted show since current records began.

The Finale is ripping up the record books in the UK. According to the BBC, the concluding episode of the British sitcom epic has now been watched by 19.3 million people, which makes it the most-watched scripted show since these records began some 23 years ago.

Gavin & Stacey finale breaks viewing records across all streamers - Festive special has achieved ratings of 19.3 million and counting

The final-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey aired on BBC One on Christmas Day and saw the return of Sheridan Smith in her role as Smithy's sister, Rudi.

The Finale is the UK’s most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since current records began in 2002, with ratings

Fans of Gavin and Stacey are suspended in a state of mourning following the utterly perfect Christmas finale, which saw Smithy (James Corden) and Nessa (Ruth Jones) exchange vows at long last. The series, written and created by Corden and Jones, also stars Matthew Horne as Gavin, and Joanna Page as Stacey.

Larry Lamb reprised his role as Michael 'Mick' Shipman, father of Gavin, in the Gavin & Stacey finale. He played the role throughout the TV series (2007 – 2019). Alison Steadman reprised her role as Pamela Shipman, mother of Gavin, in the Gavin & Stacey finale. She played the role throughout the TV series (2007 – 2019).

"It's a lovely little Easter egg and a really fun way to finish the whole adventure." Appearing as part of the new BBC iPlayer documentary, Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell, the short clip shows Uncle Bryn and Jason in a home video.

Gavin & Stacey has teased fans about that infamous fishing trip for one last time, showing viewers some actual footage of the incident.

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