Gavin & Stacey: The Finale breaks UK records

British comedy special Gavin & Stacey: The Finale has become the UK’s most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since current records began in 2002.

Already at 19.3 million viewers it has eclipsed the show’s own record from the 2019 Christmas special which reached 18.5 million viewers in 28-days.

Of the 19.3 million, 4.2 million are 16 – 34’s, also making it the highest young audience for a scripted show since 2002.

James Corden and Ruth Jones say: “We are completely overwhelmed by the audience response to our show and to these astonishing viewing figures. Gavin & Stacey really does belong to the audience and we are beyond thrilled that so many people enjoyed watching it this Christmas. A huge thank you to Charlotte Moore and the BBC for backing us these past 17 years.”

Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer says: “The numbers are truly outstanding, unprecedented even! It’s the show the entire nation has been talking about over the last week so it’s no surprise that it’s not only smashed its own record but has become the UK’s biggest scripted show! Ruth Jones and James Corden’s creation is a true homegrown success story, and their finale is a comedy masterpiece. It’s made us laugh and cry together in a way that only Gavin & Stacey can.”

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale screens in Australia on Binge and Foxtel’s British channel.