AceShowbiz - First airing in 2007, "Gavin and Stacey" quickly became a cult classic. The Wales and Essex-set comedy follows Gavin Shipman and Stacey West, two strangers who fall in love over the phone. As their relationship blossoms, their eccentric families become intertwined, creating a mix of hilarity and heartwarming moments.

The show's final episode, which aired on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) resolved a long-standing cliffhanger. Smithy, Gavin's best friend, had proposed to Nessa, his Barry counterpart. However, the episode initially turned the tables, as Smithy planned to marry Sonia.

In an emotional twist, Smithy realized his true feelings for Nessa and proposed to her on a cargo ship. The episode culminated in a moving marriage ceremony in Barry, bringing the show to a poignant end.

At a press launch ahead of the finale, James Corden and co-creator Ruth Jones expressed their gratitude for the show's success. "I think what has remained throughout all of the episodes is this sense of love," Jones said, "love between friends, love between family members... That's remained the same and the lack of cynicism has remained the same."

Corden echoed this sentiment, attributing the show's longevity to its focus on "time, patience, and care." Despite having ended the show 15 years ago, its enduring popularity has shown that "maybe the lesson for all of us... is actually time and patience and care might be the right answer for things to have longevity."

Fans have praised the finale as "perfect" and "tidy," with many expressing their emotions online. The outpouring of support and nostalgia underscores the enduring legacy of "Gavin and Stacey" as one of Britain's most beloved sitcoms.