Gavin & Stacey Christmas particular filming begins in Barry

Filming has begun on the ultimate episodes of the hit comedy collection Gavin & Stacey.

BBC shared An picture of the clapperboard from the primary day on setWith the caption: “Filming started today on the final episode of Gavin & Stacey. Truth be told, we're a little excited.”

The present's co-creators Ruth Jones and James Corden stated in May that the present I'll be again for one final episodewill probably be aired on Christmas Day.

On Monday morning, Corden shared a photograph of his character Smithy's van, writing: “Day 1. It's getting started.”

The comedy, which aired throughout three collection between 2007 and 2010, featured the central characters of Gavin and Stacey, performed by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, who seek for a relationship in Essex and South Wales.

It returned for a Christmas particular in 2019, which ended on a cliff-hanger when Nessa, performed by Jones, received down on one knee to suggest to Smithy, performed by Corden.

The festive episode achieved the best Christmas rankings in 12 years when it aired, attracting a median of 11.6 million viewers – making it the largest festive particular since Christmas Day 2008.

Most of the present's episodes – together with many scenes set in Essex – had been truly filmed in and across the city of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan,

On Sunday Jones was noticed having lunch at Marco's Cafe on the seaside, which is well-known for its position on the present, the place Stacey used to work, and is only a few doorways away from the place Nessa labored on the arcade.

And on Friday, Welsh actor Rob Brydon, who performs Uncle Bryn on the present, posted a selfie with Ruth Jones on Instagram, with the caption: “Something's happening…”

Speaking after revealing the ultimate script had been accomplished final month, Corden stated he felt very emotional.

“We would never write down anything Pam said,” Corden instructed Chris Evans on Virgin Radio.

“We’ll by no means be capable to let you know about any of the attention-grabbing issues Brian did.

“And we looked at each other and we [Corden and Jones] It was just, ‘Ah, isn’t this amazing?’ To have the luxury of deciding to end it and be in a position where people still care.

“It's all unimaginable for us. I really feel very emotional about all of it. Everything.”