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 Eve special was an hour long. The third series reverted to six episodes and began on 26 November 2009, with the last two episodes of the series and show being aired on Christmas Day 2009 and New Year's Day 2010. The BBC has also broadcast several documentaries alongside the show, examining the making of the show and showcasing a selection of 'out-takes' from the filming. The idea for the show occurred to actor James Corden during a wedding reception, and he then developed the idea with co-writer Ruth Jones, whom he had met during the filming of ITV drama "Fat