Fans have been given even more clues about the wedding that is set to take centre stage in the Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special, as on-location filming in Barry came to a close on Wednesday.
The cast were spotted boarding the famous Dave’s Coaches to head to the church for the big day, but the bride-to-be herself Nessa was noticeably absent.
Among those who boarded the coach was a dapperly-dressed James Corden, casting doubt on whether his character Smith, and Ruth Jones’ Nessa are set to tie the knot.
The scenes were the last filmed by the cast while on-location at the famous Barry Island, with work on the show’s last ever episode set to continue at other spots in the coming weeks.
Smithy and Nessa have famously had an on-off relationship over the course of the BBC sitcom, with the show’s 2019 Christmas special ending on a cliffhanger after she proposed.
Fans have been given even more clues about the wedding that is set to take centre stage in the Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special, as on-location filming came to a close on Wednesday
The cast, including James Corden, were spotted boarding the famous Dave’s Coaches to head to the church for the big day, but the bride-to-be herself Nessa was noticeably absent
The scenes were the last filmed by the cast while on-location at the famous Barry Island, with work on the special set to continue at other spots in the coming weeks
Viewers are eager to see if they will finally get the happy ending they had hoped for in the last ever episode, set to air on Christmas Day.
In a humorous twist fitting of the shows beloved antics, the wedding party appeared to have hit an unexpected snag, getting stuck in the mud while en route to the ceremony.
Onlookers watched as the party was towed out of a field, adding some real-life comedy to the day’s events.
Among those who could be seen aboard the coach was Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman, and Mathew Horne as her husband Gavin.
Joining them was Larry Lamb, who plays Gavin’s father Mick, and Melanie Walters, as Stacey’s mother Gwen West.
On Wednesday, the cast confirmed that the had finished filming scenes on the famous Trinity Street, which acts as the backdrop for the homes of both Stacey and Gavin, her mother Gwen and uncle Bryn.
‘You haven’t seen anything because we’ve been indoors, which shows you’re true committed fans of the show and we hope that you won’t be disappointed on Christmas Day, when all will be revealed,’ Ruth Jones told fans.
The scenes were the last filmed by the cast while on-location at the famous Barry Island, with work on the show’s last ever episode set to continue at other spots in the coming weeks
Smithy and Nessa have famously had an on-off relationship over the course of the BBC sitcom, with the show’s 2019 Christmas special ending on a cliffhanger after she proposed
Viewers are eager to see if they will finally get the happy ending they had hoped for in the last ever episode, set to air on Christmas Day
In a humorous twist fitting of the shows beloved antics, the wedding party appeared to have hit an unexpected snag, getting stuck in the mud while en route to the ceremony
Onlookers watched as the party was towed out of a field, adding some real-life comedy to the day’s events
Among those who could be seen aboard the coach was Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman, and Mathew Horne as her husband Gavin
‘This is our farewell now to Barry and to Trinity Street, so you won’t be seeing us here anymore but we’ve had a wonderful 17 years, it’s been fantastic.’
James Corden added: ‘Thank you very much to everyone, we’ll see you soon.’
It comes after it was reported that bosses were forced to implement extra security measures to keep the Christmas special plot under wraps after a huge element of the script was leaked.
The cast and crew have been filming the last ever episode of the sitcom, set to air on Christmas Day, in Barry – drawing hundreds of fans to the set.
Bosses are said to have ramped up security after a photo was taken of James Corden, who plays Smithy, holding the script, which contained the plot detail, while filming in a department store.
After the setback, producers are said to have warned the rest of the cast to be careful, especially with filming bringing so many fans to Barry.
‘Everyone is excited for the return of Gavin, Stacey, Smithy and the gang so naturally interest is at an all-time high,’ a source told The Sun.
‘Every day fans are flocking to the filming sites in Cardiff and Barry Island to see the cast filming and take their own photos and selfies.
‘It’s a challenge trying to keep key storylines under wraps but the cast have been reminded to be on alert.’
The BBC declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
It comes as Gavin And Stacey fans were sent into a frenzy when the cast were seen filming a wedding scene for the much-anticipated final episode last week.
Making a surprise return to the set was actor Steffan Rhodri – who plays Nessa’s ex-fiancé Dave Coaches – casting doubt on whether Smithy and Nessa will tie the knot after five years of speculation.
He made his last appearance in Gavin and Stacey at the end of the third series when Nessa decided that she couldn’t go through with their wedding.
His surprise return will no doubt spark worry from fans that Smithy declined Nessa’s proposal.
Nessa, who was noticeably absent from the set was also seen without a ring on her wedding finger this week – sparking more speculation the pair don’t tie the knot.
In more Gavin And Stacey news, it’s been reported that the finale will see the return of Sheridan Smith as Smithy’s sister Rudi, with the actress spotted filming a surprise cameo.
The star played a larger-than-life character in series one and two of the hit show and was spotted filming their scenes last week.
A source told The Sun the actress stepped right back into Rudy’s shoes and it was ‘like no time had passed at all’.
The source added: ‘Sheridan was over the moon she could go back into the fold and her scenes are brilliant.’
‘It’s also been revealed that the cast is working on a behind-the-scenes programme to mark its final ever outing.
Barry Island was mobbed last week when the original cast returned to make the finale.
An emotional James told fans: ‘It’s all overwhelming, the fact that it’s the last time we’ll be here on the island. It’s wonderful. It’s the home of the show. It’s the centre of it really, and every bit of it you’re thinking: ‘God, I remember when we were here.”
On the first day of filming, the cast shared a picture of a clapperboard with the caption: ‘The final episode of Gavin & Stacey started filming today. Truth be told, we’re a little bit excited.’
It will be the first episode of the BBC sitcom since the last Christmas special in 2019. That episode, which was watched by 12 million viewers, ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa down on one knee as she proposed to Smithy.
The show centres around the ups and downs of Gavin and Stacey’s initially long-distance relationship, with him living with his parents in Billericay, Essex, and her in Barry Island.
The pair eventually marry, while their respective best friends Smithy and Nessa have a son, Neil, who is now 15 and will also return for the final ever episode.
Gavin And Stacey’s final episode will air on BBC One on Christmas Day.
