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The episode, written by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones, revisited Gavin, Stacey, Smithy and Nessa nearly 20 years after they left our screens.
The next most-watched program was the Queen’s Christmas Broadcast, which was screened on BBC One, ITV and Sky and seen by 7. mill ion people.
In recent years, The Queen’s annual broadcast has become the most-watched TV show, based on the overnight figures which do not include viewers who watch Christmas specials on catch-up services during the rest of the festive period.
Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show – all on BBC One – rounded out this year top five shows.
Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC content, said: “We delivered something for everyone with the seven most-popular programs that cap off an incredible year for BBC One celebrating British talent and creativity. “(Gavin and Stacey, written by Corden, who plays Smithy, and Jones, who has reprised the iconic role of Nessa, first aired in 2019.
The initial series saw the budding romance between Essex man Gavin Shipman, played by Mathew Horne, and Welsh woman Stacey West, portrayed by Joanna Page, flourish.
, with Corden recording episodes of his US show back-to back to give him to time to work with Jones on the British project together in LA earlier this year .
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