Gavin & Stacey new but he did say he would like to pop in on the Gavin and Stacey characters in a one off special. Ruth Jones said in January 2014 that she would like to work with Corden again and make a Gavin & Stacey special or a film. In October 2014, Joanna Page said that "Gavin & Stacey" would not return as she thought that the show ended in 2010. In March 2016, Ruth Jones denied claims that "Gavin & Stacey" would be returning, saying "there are no plans to make a new one." In March 2008, it was reported the
Gavin & Stacey special involves Stacey's family, along with Nessa and her partner, Dave Coaches (Steffan Rhodri), spending Christmas with Gavin's parents. Gavin reveals that he has found a job in Cardiff, which at first causes upset for Pam and Smithy, but they both learn to accept it. Gavin later admits to Smithy that he is moving to Barry with Stacey in order to save his marriage. Smithy also gets upset when he feels that Dave, who lives with the baby, Neil, is replacing him as a father. Smithy is furthermore unhappy after Dave proposes to Nessa (with the ring enclosed in a