Gavin & Stacey Finale Breaks UK Viewing Records

The finale of the British sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey' has set a new record as the most-watched scripted show in the UK, attracting 19.3 million viewers, surpassing its own previous record from the 2019 Christmas special. The episode, which aired on Christmas Day, garnered 12.3 million live viewers and has since added over 7 million more through catch-up viewing. This achievement marks the highest viewership for any scripted show across all broadcasters since records began in 2002, with a significant portion, 4.2 million, being young adults aged 16-34. Creators James Corden and Ruth Jones expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming audience response. BBC’s Chief Content Officer, Charlotte Moore, described the viewing figures as unprecedented and a testament to the show's enduring popularity. The finale's success contributes to one of the BBC's best Christmas viewing seasons, alongside other hit shows like 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'.