How many people watched Gavin and Stacey? Christmas special attracts staggering figures
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The series returned to BBC One on 25 December for a 90-minute one-off episode, five years after the last Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa proposing to Smithy. Gavin and Stacey beat out other Christmas Day highlights including the Doctor Who special and Mrs Brown’s Boys. In her review, O’Sullivan wrote: “This Christmas special is about half an hour too long and the script recycles the least interesting elements of what’s gone before, but it still makes for lovely festive telly.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. open image in gallery The new Wallace and Gromit film also attracted a large audience, with more than 9 million people tuning in to watch the duo’s latest adventure.