James Corden and Ruth Jones reunited last night and won a prestigious award for the Gavin and Stacey finale. The TV stars were all smiles at the 51st Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for television, streaming, and audio inside Everyman Broadgate, London.
Best Comedy Gong for Gavin and Stacey Finale
The duo collected the Best Comedy gong three months after the BBC sitcom attracted a staggering 18.5 million viewers over the Christmas period. Writer James, 46, looked smart in a black suit and thick-rimmed specs while co-star Ruth, 58, looked glamorous in a pleated satin dress.
Hopes for Keeping the Franchise Alive
While the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special concluded nicely, there are still hopes the franchise can be kept alive in some way. Executives are keen to coax more material from James and Ruth, with discussions of a possible sitcom spin-off following warring couple Dawn and Pete.
Speculations About Future Spin-Off
According to a TV source, James and Ruth are adamant that the Christmas special was the end of Gavin & Stacey, but execs are hopeful for more due to the show's success. The BBC has not confirmed any plans for a spin-off at the moment.
Success of Christmas Special
The 2019 Christmas special, watched by over 18 million people, was initially supposed to be the final episode. However, the success of the special led to discussions about the potential for more content from the beloved show.
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