Gavin and Stacey finale takes highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008
The show has come to an end after 17 years on our screens.
The Gavin And Stacey finale has secured the highest overnight Christmas Day ratings since 2008, the BBC has said.
The emotional farewell to the popular sitcom, which saw characters Smithy and Nessa finally get their happy ending, drew an average audience of 12.3 million, according to overnight figures.
It has surpassed the show's 2019 Christmas special - which had an overnight audience of 11.6 million - by more than half-a-million viewers.
Corden and Jones co-wrote the show which aired on the BBC between 2007 and 2010.
In 2019, it returned after almost a decade for a Christmas special, with the creators saying the 2025 episode would be the finale.
Before the episode aired, Corden shared a picture of him and co-creator Jones on Instagram, revealing that they were watching it together.
"We had to be together to watch tonight," he wrote.
"We really hope you enjoy the finale of Gavin And Stacey.
"It has been the greatest privilege making this show over the past 17 years...The years go by so fast, let's hope the next beats the last."
After the show aired, Horne posted a black and white image with Corden, writing: "Thank you for watching. Love you all."
While actor Russell Tovey, who plays Budgie in the show, wrote: "So proud to have been part of this magic from the very beginning - what a privilege - Gavin and Stacey forever!!"
The series, written by Corden and Jones, originally aired between 2007 and 2010, and returned in 2019 for a special that scored the highest overnight Christmas ratings in 12 years.
It also won the impact award at the National Television Awards (NTAs) in 2020.