What's occurin'? Only the best Christmas special to come to the BBC in absolute YEARS, that's what. Yes, our favourites Gavin and Stacey are returning to TV on Christmas Day, 2024 and we thought it'd be absolutely crackin' to put together some of the best Gavin and Stacey merch in time for the big day.
When was the last Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, we hear you ask? Well, I won't lie to you, that was back in 2019 and a lot has happened since then. But, this year is said to be the final episode of Gavin and Stacey of ALL TIME. So, mark your calendars and tune in on BBC One at 9pm on 25 December to catch it.
In the meantime, if you have a best pal who can quote every line from the series then we're sure that they'll appreciate these Gavin and Stacey Christmas presents under the tree this year. Especially if you're stuck on what you buy for stocking fillers or Secret Santa. What better time to stock up on merch with the Christmas special this year? Oh, go on then.
heat's best Gavin and Stacey presents, at a glance:
Best Gavin & Stacey box set: Gavin And Stacey - Series 1-3 + 2008 Christmas Special, £6.99 on Amazon
Best Gavin & Stacey quiz: Gavin & Stacey Quiz Book, £12.99 on Menkind
Best Gavin & Stacey Christmas jumper: Smithy Step Into Christmas Jumper, £40.99+ on Etsy
So, here are the most lush pressies for the Gavin and Stacey superfan in your life. Are we asking you to step into Christmas? We certainly are.
SHOP: 14 best Gavin and Stacey Christmas presents 2024
Best Gavin and Stacey box set
Are DVD box sets even a thing anymore? Anyway, if they want the full complete box set, you can snap the full collection up on Amazon. It's pretty popular and nearly sold out, so be sure to get it before other Christmas shoppers do.
Best Gavin and Stacey quiz
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Gather around the table after your Christmas dinner and quiz each other on over 500 trivia questions, or engage in dares and party games for all ages. Test their knowledge with this Gavin & Stacey Quiz Book from Menkind for your after-dinner entertainment. It'll be a crackin' laugh.
Best Gavin & Stacey Christmas jumper
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Searches for the 'Step Into Christmas' Jumper have been absolutely through the roof this year after it was featured in the last Christmas special, and we're loving this trending Gavin & Stacey Christmas jumper from Etsy. And, it comes in black, navy, red, blue and green.
Best Gavin and Stacey mug
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For their morning cuppa, how about this 'Oh My Christ' Pam Mug from Etsy? There are loads of versions of this novelty mug, but we love this classic choice for a morning brew. You can also add a coaster for a proper matching set.
Best Gavin and Stacey candle
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Did you know you can get a candle that 'smells like Barry Island'? Hand-poured with soy wax, it has a fragrance that's inspired by the seaside resort in South Wales from the Gavin and Stacey series. If you order now, it'll arrive a little after Christmas, so it might be a good Secret Santa gift for a work pal.
Best Gavin and Stacey t-shirt
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Featuring the one and only Gavin and Stacey, this style of t-shirt has been everywhere on social media. Now, they can have their very own tee inspired by the show if they're as obsessed as us. If you order it quickly, you might just get it before Christmas!
Best Gavin and Stacey tote bag
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How lush is this tote bag? A perfect pressie for the Gavin and Stacey superfan in your life, it's ideal for storing all of their essentials AND features all of their favourite characters from the show itself. What more could they need?
Best Gavin and Stacey calendar
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This calendar is absolutely genius, and will hopefully set the tone for 2025. Get them organised, inspired and motivated for the year ahead with this hilarious Bryn Diesel wall calendar. How didn't we think of that?
Best Gavin and Stacey bauble
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A fitting festive gift, they'll be able to decorate their tree with this bestselling Christmas bauble, bringing the spirit of Nessa into their homes. It comes in a few different colours so you can even match it to their tree. Oh, oh, oh, have a crackin' Christmas.
Best Uncle Bryn t-shirt
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Get this iconic t-shirt featuring Uncle Bryn. the best gift for someone with a sense of humour. It makes a fantastic Christmas pyjama top or eating-Christmas-dinner-top. They can even wear it outside if they're brave enough.
Best Gavin and Stacey wall print
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We love this creative print inspired by tattoo art that makes a trendy home addition for any Gavin and Stacey fan. It features some of Gavin and Stacey's best quotes, best moments and best characters so they're reminded of the show while kicking back at home. Arrives just after Christmas.
Best Gavin and Stacey shot glasses
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Smithy darling, let's do some shots. These themed shot glasses come in loads of different designs featuring some of the most iconic quotes from the show. Definitely one for their drink cabinet, they can get these glasses out during party season.
Best Gavin and Stacey sticker
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Finish off the bottle of wine you got them with this hilarious wine bottle sticker that'll definitely get a few laughs. It features none other than Gwen's naughty neighbour, Doris, whose character will NEVER be forgotten.
Best Gavin and Stacey tour
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For the ultimate superfan, treat them to this Gavin and Stacey tour for two where they can take a trip to Barry Island and visit numerous locations including Stacey’s home. Reviewers absolutely rave about this experience, so it's a sure way to any fan's heart.
FAQs
What time is Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day?
The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special will air at 9pm on BBC One on 25 December, 2024. You will also be able to catch up and watch it on BBC iPlayer if you missed it the first time around. Watch the trailer for the final episode, below.
Where can I watch Gavin and Stacey?
Before you watch it, if you're wondering how many series of Gavin and Stacey there are, there's only 3 series and a total of 20 episodes in the show altogether. It's currently free to watch the complete series on BBC iPlayer, and we definitely recommend it.
Where can I buy Gavin and Stacey merch?
You can buy Gavin-and-Stacey-themed pressies for your mates from anywhere on Etsy, with endless amounts of handmade gifts to browse, or even on Amazon with next-day delivery options usually available.
Sophie Knight worked as the Group Commercial Content Editor for Bauer Media, working across many of Bauer's high-profile brands including Mother&Baby, Yours, Heat, Closer, Empire, CAR, Parkers and MCN.