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 surnames of known English serial killers for some of the main characters – Shipman, West and Sutcliffe — was deliberate. In 2009 Ruth Jones commented: "I suppose we were hoping that people wouldn't realise and then when it does come to light, it's even more delicious..." Although the production team received requests, the show declined to use celebrity guests for cameo roles in the 2008 Christmas special. However, both Noel Sullivan and John Prescott made brief cameo appearances at the end of the final series. Both figures had formed the basis of long-running jokes throughout the series. Nessa occasionally refers