Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones have found themselves in disagreement over a supposed “glaring continuity error” in the show’s Christmas special. Ruth Jones, the co-creator of Gavin and Stacey, recently pointed out a mistake she noticed in the beloved sitcom’s 2019 Christmas special. This festive episode, which featured Nessa’s (portrayed by Ruth Jones) proposal to Smithy (played by James Corden), was a huge success, attracting a whopping 18.49 million viewers and becoming the most-watched non-sporting event in a decade, as well as the top comedy in 17 years.
As fans eagerly awaited the final episode of the BBC series on Christmas Day, Ruth Jones highlighted the continuity error she observed while re-watching the 2019 special. Ruth shared her observation during an interview on Magic Radio, revealing, “I noticed a glaring continuity error. You know Pam leaves the Christmas puddings behind and forgets to take them because they have been otherwise occupied and they are mortified? And Mick, being the calming force of the family, the voice of reason, says ‘it’s okay, we can go to a shop, there’ll be one open’. So they go to get them on the way to the pub.”
However, James Corden, the co-creator of Gavin and Stacey, challenged Ruth’s observation, stating that the number of Christmas puddings purchased was not explicitly stated. He pointed out that the bag seen in the episode could have contained a different number of puddings. Despite Ruth’s argument that the puddings were individual servings, James suggested that the weight of the bag indicated otherwise.
The latest festive episode of Gavin and Stacey attracted an overnight audience of 12.3 million people, making it the most-watched non-sporting event of 2024. The show’s finale is expected to gain even more views, especially considering the inclusion of BBC iPlayer views in the total count. In comparison, the second most-viewed programme on BBC One was Wallace and Gromit with 9.38 million viewers.
In summary, the Gavin and Stacey stars, James Corden and Ruth Jones, have sparked a debate over a supposed continuity error in the show’s Christmas special. Despite their differing opinions on the matter, fans continue to enjoy the sitcom, with its latest festive episode garnering significant viewer numbers and maintaining its popularity.
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It’s interesting to see how even the creators of a well-loved TV show like Gavin and Stacey can have differing views on the finer details of the episodes. This slight continuity error has not dampened the enthusiasm of fans, who continue to engage with the show and its characters. The success of Gavin and Stacey’s recent Christmas special demonstrates the enduring appeal of the series and the strong connection audiences have with its storylines.