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Gavin & Stacey stars 'turned down multi-million pound Netflix deal'


Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones reportedly decided to turn down a lucrative Netflix deal in favour of airing the Christmas special exclusively on BBC One

The highly-anticipated return of Gavin & Stacey has sparked excitement among fans, with reports surfacing that stars James Corden and Ruth Jones turned down a lucrative Netflix deal in favour of airing the Christmas special on BBC One. The pair, who created the BBC sitcom, are known for playing the characters Smithy and Nessa respectively on the beloved show (Image: BBC/GS TV Productions Ltd/Tom Jackson)The anticipation for Gavin & Stacey's comeback is palpable, especially after the jaw-dropping cliffhanger of the 2019 Christmas special. The series, which is set between Billericay, Essex and Barry, South Wales follows the lives of couple Gavin and Stacey, (played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page) and their eccentric families as they navigate the journey from dating to marriage, finding jobs and even embarking on parenthood.

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