Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones has teased what happened during that notorious fishing trip ahead of the show’s Christmas special.
The actress, 59, who plays Nessa in the series, clarified that despite rumors that Bryn West (Rob Brydon) and Jason (Robert Wilfort) were committing illegal shenanigans, what happened was “completely legal in Britain.” .
It is one of the last loose ends of the stories that remain to be tied up.
While the fishing trip has often been alluded to, fans never discovered what happened that day between the pair, only knowing that everything they did was thought to be “illegal in Wales.”
Speaking to Jason King and Emma Bunton on Heart Radio, Ruth and co-star James Corden said: “But at the time (2019) we didn’t even think we’d do another episode.”
“Yes, all we can say is that it is not illegal in this country,” Ruth added.
Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones appeared on Tuesday’s Heart Breakfast and poked fun at what happened during that notorious fishing trip ahead of the show’s Christmas special.
While the fishing trip has often been alluded to, fans never found out what happened between Bryn (Rob Brydon) and Jason (Robert Wilfort), only that everything they did was “illegal in Wales.”
In the final trailer released last week, Gwen confronted her son and brother-in-law once and for all, demanding that they confess what happened.
In the clip she is seen telling a distraught Bryn and Jason: “30 years ago you two went on a fishing trip that almost tore this family apart.”
He will join Ruth and James (Smithy) in the long-awaited finale in which all the characters will come together for the last time.
On Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, Rob spoke about what he thinks makes the show, which first aired in 2007, so popular.
He said of when they started filming: ‘I knew it was good. They knew he was really strong.
Well, it is enough to make a qualitative judgment. I mean, I always say the fact is, most things aren’t hits, right? Most television shows are not hits. Most movies are not hits. Most books aren’t hits, most records aren’t hits, right?
‘Most of them just come and go, and that’s fine. But then in this script, you say, being Welsh, I look at his representation of Wales and I say, oh yeah, yeah, that sounds familiar to me. These characters are great.
‘And all the characters are very well drawn. You know, everyone could stand their own show.
‘It’s beautifully written. I mean, what James and Ruth have done in that script. It’s as good as anything else, because it combines incredible character studies with a very, very tight plot.’
Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones has teased that they did something during that famous fishing trip before their Christmas special.
Speaking to Jason King and Emma Bunton on Heart Radio, Ruth and co-star James Cordon said: “But at the time (2019) we didn’t even think we’d do another episode.”
After 17 years, Gavin and Stacey will finally come to an end on Christmas Day, with one final episode to say goodbye to the beloved sitcom.
The upcoming special will mark the return of the BBC comedy for the first time in five years and fans are desperate to find out what writers James and Ruth have planned.
At the climax of the final Christmas 2019 episode, Nessa Jenkins got down on one knee to propose to Smithy, but viewers never got to hear her response.
And although viewers were left with a number of unanswered questions, the finale is sure to leave many loose ends.
Even though the producers and cast worked hard to keep key storylines from the finale a secret, there are several details that have been confirmed that fans can look forward to.
The BBC has released a synopsis of the upcoming special, teasing a reunion between the Shipmans and the Wests.
It reads: ‘The final episode of this much-loved comedy classic. It’s been five years since we left Nessa on her knees declaring her love for Smithy and asking him to marry her…
And in those five years a lot has happened. In Barry, Bryn is packing up the Picasso to prepare for a trip to Essex, Stacey and Gavin are looking for new ways to spice up their 17-year marriage, and Gwen is acting very strange.
‘Nessa has started a new business and Neil the Baby is about to start an apprenticeship with his father…
“In Billericay, Pam is stressed at the prospect of playing hostess, without the help of a recently retired Mick practicing his golf swings in the living room, and there have been more ups and downs in Pete and Dawn’s relationship.”
The actress, 59, clarified that despite rumors that they had committed some illegal mischief, what happened was completely legal in Britain.
The huge cliffhanger from the 2019 special has kept viewers desperate for answers about Nessa and Smithy for years.
The couple had an on-off relationship during the series after several unplanned one-night stands led to their son, Neil the Baby.
In the latest episode, which caught up with the characters 10 years after the previous installment, it was revealed that they were successfully raising their son.
And as the family gathered in Barry for the festivities, Nessa got down on one knee to ask Smithy to marry her, with a special ending before we could hear her response.
Star and co-creator Ruth has confirmed that the episode will pick up exactly where it left us, meaning we’ll finally know what happened next.
Nothing has been revealed so far, except for a brief clip in the trailer showing Smithy and Nessa sharing a flirty moment together while dancing alongside the other characters.
But the biggest hint that the couple will finally get their happily ever after are the snaps of the cast filming what appeared to be a wedding.
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale airs Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.