Daniel Jeffrey Returns for Gavin and Stacey Finale

Daniel Jeffrey, who played Simon in the early seasons of 'Gavin & Stacey', shared a heartwarming story about being 'tracked down' for the show's Christmas Day finale after shifting away from acting. The casting director's detective work was pivotal, as Jeffrey had adopted the stage name Daniel Knightley and pursued a career as a barrister after working in the police. During a behind-the-scenes documentary, co-creator Ruth Jones highlighted the challenges of locating him, noting that Jeffrey had effectively distanced himself from his acting past. He expressed disbelief that he was found, stating, 'That can only be one thing' after learning about the casting agency's interest. The finale attracted over 12 million viewers and featured surprise appearances, including Sonia, who was set to marry Smithy. This reunion of characters was celebrated in the documentary 'Gavin & Stacey - A Fond Farewell', which aired on New Year's Day.