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    Gavin and Stacey icon ‘in tears’ over finale as they tease ‘superb’ ending

    The Gavin and Stacey star couldn’t help getting emotional after receiving the scrip and finding out what happens in the Christmas special, which is just weeks away00:01, 10 Dec 2024Ruth Jones says ‘I really hope’ to write with James Corden againThe Gavin and Stacey finale left one cast member in tears.The highly-anticipated finale of the beloved BBC hit will air on Christmas Day (December 25) at 9pm. It’s been five years since Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to Smithy during the last Christmas special.Fans have been left wondering what happens next ever since. Others have been wanting to know just what happened between Uncle Brynn and Jason on that infamous fishing trip.READ MORE: Gavin and Stacey’s Nessa’s love life with her husband who had wife and three kidsREAD MORE: Gavin and Stacey to finally expose what happened on fishing trip in last episodeAnd now Rob Brydon, who plays Brynn, has admitted he got emotional and wept while reading what happens in the farewell episode. The actor said he was “blown away” by the script for the special, written by James Corden (Smithy) and Ruth Jones (Nessa).Rob was “blown away” by the script for the Gavin and Stacey finale(Image: More

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    Get your bumper Christmas TV listings guide FREE with this Saturday’s Daily Star

    From Gavin and Stacey to Call The Midwife, find out what’s on TV this Christmas with our bumper 19-day listings TV guide, free with your Daily Star this SaturdayTVJenny Holt15:56, 09 Dec 2024It’s the most wonderful time of the year – if you love watching top notch telly!On Saturday (December 14, 2024) you’ll find a bumper Christmas edition of Hot TV magazine free inside your Daily Star newspaper. This 19-day guide to all the best festive films and Christmas specials will make it easy to find out when all your favourite shows are on – and make sure you don’t miss a moment of Christmas magic.On Christmas Day Gavin and Stacey is back after five years and we’re excited to find out if Smith accepted Nessa’s proposal – and what went down on THAT fishing trip. In Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa’s Time Lord is joined by Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan with a festive outing called Joy To The World. The Outnumbered gang are also making a comeback, and this time Pete and Sue are empty nesters who have become grandparents thanks to Jake’s little daughter.It’s a double bill from Call The Midwife which airs on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day! Nonnatus House is buzzing with the usual Christmas cheer, while Trixie makes a flying visit from New York! Things take a darker turn when cases of influenza start to rise and it’s announced an escaped prisoner is on the loose!More nostalgia comes from All Creatures Great And Small which sees Christmas come to Skeldale House despite the war raging and rations putting an end to almost all festive treats.And Strictly Come Dancing returns after barely a break with a Christmas Special. This time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are welcoming Josh Widdicombe, Billy Monger, Tayce, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Vogue Williams and Tamzin Outhwaite. And if you are a Claudia faithful, then you’ll also be thrilled to hear that The Traitors is making a sneaky return!Gavin and Stacey – one of the many must-see programmes on TV this ChristmasThere are plenty of cooking shows to inspire how you treat your turkey this year. Not only do we have Ainsley’s Festive Flavours, but Mary Berry has got her sparkle on to bring us Mary Makes Christmas. Not to be outdone Jamie Oliver looks cuddly in a Christmas jumper as he brings yet more pukka ways to eat your brussels sprouts.Our essential guide not only brings you the best in Christmas TV – it also takes us up to New Year’s Day, when the drama really kicks off. And top of our January watch list is Brenda Blethyn’s Vera. After this series, the iconic detective is hanging up her bucket hat for good, so make sure you get your hands on our bumper TV guide, stay in and don’t miss out!So make sure you get your hands on one and pick up a copy of the Daily Star this Saturday, December 14!And then you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the festivities.Article continues belowWishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More

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    Wayne Rooney’s emotional first words to wife Coleen after I’m A Celeb stint

    Coleen Rooney finished runner-up on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after weeks of not being able to communicate with husband Wayne, but the pair have finally spoken15:51, 09 Dec 2024I’m a Celeb: Coleen Rooney takes shower in the jungleFootballing legend Wayne Rooney has broken his silence after wife Coleen came second on I’m A Celebrity.Coleen, 38, had been in the jungle for nearly four weeks, winning the public over with her impressive detective skills – she’s now set to bank millions from lucrative deals. The series finally came to an end on Sunday (December 8), with Coleen finishing in second place behind McFly star Danny Jones.She may have missed out on being crowned Queen of the Jungle, but the WAG did get a heartfelt message from her hubby Wayne. It’s clear the former United striker had missed his wife while she was Down Under.READ MORE: I’m A Celeb’s Coleen Rooney given brutal two-word dig from lippy son in jungle reunionREAD MORE: I’m A Celeb’s Coleen Rooney wows in jungle shower after medics rushed to help herPlymouth Argyll manager Wayne had been unable to make it over to Australia to welcome her back to civilisation due to conflicting schedules. But he told her how proud he was of her jungle stint.Coleen finished in second place behind winner Danny Jones on I’m A Celeb(Image: More