We’ve all wondered what happened between Bryn and Jason on their infamous fishing trip
Watching the final ever episode of Gavin & Stacey, there will be fans all over the country asking what on earth happened on the infamous fishing trip.
It is one of the greatest mysteries in TV history, and all we have known prior to the finale is that it caused Bryn and Jason to become less close due to how heinous whatever happened is, it was cold, soup is involved, it’s legal in the United Kingdom specifically, and they were on their knees.
Many hoped that what actually happened would be revealed in the final episode of Gavin and Stacey.
We know that Bryn and Jason are involved in this fishing trip (BBC)
Those people would all have been disappointed as the finale seemed set to reveal it – just to pull it away and lock away the truth for eternity, though we probably should have seen it coming given Larry Lamb’s prior comments about it.
Despite this though, some fans reckon they already had it figured out prior to this.
The topic was started on the subreddit r/GavinandStacey following a theory that someone put in.
They posted the long theory, stating: “Hear me out: I think Bryn and Jason accidentally killed someone on their fishing trip.”
Before you go clicking off because they said the incident is ‘legal in the country’ and this person thinks they killed someone, hear them out, they address that too.
The fishing trip has been a mystery for years (BBC)
They referred to how the 2019 Christmas special has Bryn saying it’s ‘dark in every sense of the word’ and Jason saying that they ‘knew nothing about camping’.
The poster went on to say: “This makes me think that while setting up the tent, Bryn and Jason somehow accidentally killed someone, maybe with the hammer or tent poles, im not too sure on the specifics of how they did it.
“Then to answer the question of the soup, I think that Bryn and Jason, in an attempt to stay warm when it was “freezing cold” decided to make some soup to also take their minds off what they’d just done.
“Dave doesnt understand how a man and his nephew could kill someone and hide the body only to just carry on with what they were doing.
The fishing trip talked about in the Gavin & Stacey finale
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“Then when Dave speaks about it defying the laws of gravity, they could have hid the body in a tree using the rope they’ll have had from the tent.”
Then, finally, how is that legal in this country? Well, to that they claimed that ‘involuntary manslaughter wasn’t introduced as a law in Wales until the late 1990s’ – however, this part of the theory is a bit questionable as involuntary manslaughter laws were introduced in England and Wales with the Homicide Act in 1957.
While one person commented querying that they don’t know they’d call that ‘perfectly legal’, to which they said: “I get where youre coming from, and to most people it would be, but maybe that’s just what Brynn said to a young Jason to calm him down.”
Another fan pointed out: “I like the theory, especially as the two families are named after serial killers.”
The reason why we’ve never found out was explained at the film’s screening, so we’ll just have to accept that it’ll be a mystery forever.
But in retrospect with how unsettling this theory is, maybe it *is* better to just accept we’ll never know.Featured Image Credit: BBC
Topics: Nostalgia, TV and Film, TV, BBC, Gavin And Stacey
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Updated 13:52 18 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 13:53 18 Dec 2024 GMT
Gavin and Stacey actor gives definitive answer of if we will find out what happened on the fishing trip
Will we ever find out?
Larry Lamb has revealed whether the Gavin and Stacey finale will include what really happened on that fishing trip.
The actor has reprised his role as Mick Shipman for one last episode of the BBC sitcom, which is due to air on Christmas Day.
The last time Gavin and Stacey were on our screens was five years ago, when a Christmas special aired in 2019. The episode ended with a huge cliffhanger, as Nessa proposed to Smithy and his answer was revealed.
Larry Lamb opened up about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special in an interview. (lewisnichollsshow/Tiktok)
While fans are eager to find out whether Smithy and Nessa have got hitched, many are also keen to know if the secret behind Uncle Bryn and Jason’s fishing trip is finally due to be revealed.
Throughout the three series of Gavin and Stacey, a disastrous fishing trip has been referenced on several occasions, with it seemingly having caused a rift between Bryn and Jason, who both avoid ever talking about what happened.
However, fans may be disappointed this Christmas, as Larry admitted that it’s unlikely the trip will ever be explained.
During an interview on The Lewis Nicholls Show, the ex-EastEnders star was quizzed about whether the finale will reveal what happened on the fishing trip.
“Nobody knows. They’re not going to tell everybody. They’re not going to tell you that,” Larry admitted.
“That’s one of those things that keeps people going. That’s like, the long-running cliffhanger, what happened on the fishing trip.”
Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden have confirmed that this year’s Christmas special will be the final ever episode of the BBC comedy, 17 years after it first began airing.
Actor Larry has revealed it was ‘really emotional’ filming the finale, knowing that it would be the last time the cast and crew would be together.
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Uncle Bryn and Jason’s fishing trip remains a mystery. (BBC)
He told WalesOnline: “The whole day was really emotional because we all knew, which is very unusual, that they would film the last day of the series on the last day of the shoot, which never happens. The emotion was building up all the time towards the last day.
“It was like waiting for the last day of school, the last day of term. Three, four days before you start thinking ‘Oh blimey it’s soon going to happen’ and then all of a sudden it’s happening. There we were in the morning getting into costume and ready to start this day.”
He also recalled filming his final scenes with Alison Steadman, who plays his on-screen wife Pam, saying they placed their arms around one another ‘just as a couple.’Featured Image Credit: lewisnichollsshow/Tiktok/BBC
Topics: Gavin And Stacey, TV, BBC, TV and Film, UK News, Christmas
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Published 10:51 24 Dec 2024 GMT
Gavin and Stacey actor answers whether we will find out what happened on the fishing trip in tonight’s finale
We will actually find out what happened on the infamous Gavin and Stacey fishing trip?
A Gavin and Stacey actor has revealed whether the ultimate question will be answered in tonight’s final episode – what happened on that fishing trip?
It’s been a long five years for fans of the hit sitcom, and families across the UK will finally settle down in front of the telly tonight to tune into what will be the final episode.
The finale of Gavin and Stacey will air at 9pm on BBC One, and it’s set to break records in terms of viewing figures.
While most will be wondering whether Smithy ever accepted Nessa’s proposal, others will be dying to know the answer to a different question…
What did happen on the fishing trip between Bryn and Jason??
Throughout the three series of Gavin and Stacey, a disastrous fishing trip has been referenced on several occasions, with it seemingly having caused a rift between Bryn and Jason, who both avoid ever talking about what happened.
The Gavin and Stacey fishing trip has plagued fans for years. (BBC)
However, fans may be disappointed this Christmas, as Larry Lamb – who plays Mick Shipman – admitted that it’s unlikely the trip will ever be explained.
During an interview on The Lewis Nicholls Show, the star was quizzed about whether the finale will reveal what happened on the fishing trip.
“Nobody knows. They’re not going to tell everybody. They’re not going to tell you that,” Larry admitted.
“That’s one of those things that keeps people going. That’s like, the long-running cliffhanger, what happened on the fishing trip.”
He also opened up about how ’emotional’ filming the finale was, specifically shooting the last scenes on the very last day.
The actor plays Gavin’s dad, Mick Shipman. (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He told WalesOnline: “The whole day was really emotional because we all knew, which is very unusual, that they would film the last day of the series on the last day of the shoot, which never happens. The emotion was building up all the time towards the last day.
“It was like waiting for the last day of school, the last day of term.
“Three, four days before you start thinking ‘Oh blimey it’s soon going to happen’ and then all of a sudden it’s happening.
“There we were in the morning getting into costume and ready to start this day.”
Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden have confirmed that this year’s Christmas special will be the final ever episode of the BBC comedy, 17 years after it first began airing.Featured Image Credit: BBC/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Topics: Gavin And Stacey, TV and Film, BBC, Entertainment, Christmas, James Corden
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Updated 08:50 26 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 08:29 26 Dec 2024 GMT
Reason why Neil the Baby sang at wedding ceremony in last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey
Admit it, you had tears when he started singing ‘Blackbird’ in the Gavin and Stacey finale
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale
Ah Boxing Day, the day typically used for seeing the ‘rest of the family’ or for recovering from a heavy day before.
But I for one need it just to recover from last night’s (25 December) big Gavin and Stacey: The Finale.
I mean, that had to be the most perfect last ever episode in TV. From having us hanging over the fishing trip to that Dave Coaches reveal, it was just brilliant.
Gavin and Stacey The Finale
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And of course, it was emotional too – plenty of us had the tears flowing just over Neil the Baby singing at the wedding ceremony.
During a cast Q&A with press before the Christmas day release, they explained the reason why they got the lad to sing.
Very much not a baby anymore, the son of Nessa and Smithy is played by Oscar Hartland.
The Welsh lad has however been playing the role for quite some time as he was one of the original babies used back in series three.
But despite his appearance in the 2019 Christmas special, the now 17-year-old hasn’t quite pursued acting, opting for music instead.
Going to cry again in a minute… (BBC)
Hartland is a budding musician, previously being in grunge rock band Redwood City.
“Music is my thing at the moment, I’m loving it,” he told Wales Online back in 2022. “I want to do stuff like Guns n Roses, Queen, and The Darkness. I also love DJing as well, I have some decks.”
According to entertainment journalist Scott Bryan, the cast explained in a Q&A they decided to make him sing at the wedding scene because he sang on The Voice Kids.
Hartland took part as a solo artist in the 2023 series of the singing contest, with Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones leaving him a message on the phone (in Nessa’s voice, of course).
Hartland on The Voice Kids in 2023. (ITV)
In the surprise from his ‘special friend’ ahead of his audition she said: “Oh, Neil the Baby, what’s occurin? We knows what’s occurin, you’re on The Voice Kids.
“Don’t forget you take after your mother when it comes to music.
“You go out there and you smash it kid alright!? Crackin!”
Jones obviously didn’t appear in the wedding scene as Nessa was busy making her way to go work on the ships and so was behind the cameras instead. She apparently cried watching as Hartland sang ‘Blackbird’ while playing an acoustic guitar.
And to be honest, I don’t know if I’ll be able to listen to that song the same way again. Love you Nessa and Smithy.Featured Image Credit: BBC
Topics: Gavin And Stacey, TV, Christmas, TV and Film
Jess Battison
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Published 16:55 26 Dec 2024 GMT
Tragic detail in photo taken during last ever Gavin and Stacey scene makes it even more heartbreaking
We’re still all in tears
Contains spoilers
If you’re like me, you watched the ending to Gavin & Stacey last night through a stream of tears.
The final ever episode is widely agreed by fans to be one of the best finales ever, with The Guardian’s Rachel Aroesti saying in their five-star review: Gavin & Stacey: The Finale will make you smile, but mainly it will make you sob uncontrollably.
“A send-off that pulls at the heartstrings, and then some.”
The final episode revolves around Smithy, with it seemingly resolving early on in the plot whether or not he said yes to Nessa’s proposal in the 2019 Christmas special.
James Corden discusses Gavin and Stacey ending
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With everyone heading to Smithy’s stag-do and wedding the assumption is he did, but after a nice rug pull, it is revealed his wedding is, actually, to Sonia.
Hijinks ensue, emotional confessions are made and, after a run to the docks to confess his love to Nessa after ditching Sonia at the altar, the pair finally tie the knot after 17 years.
The pair are quickly shown to be married, and the whole main cast are shown having a dance and a drink, before sitting down to take a group photo.
The finale has been well received (BBC)
If you thought that had you in tears though, a detail revealed from a Q&A about the show will make you well up again.
Scott Bryan, a British Film and TV critic, shared a list of insights from the Q&A, all of which are totally fascinating.
Whether it be why Neil the Baby was cast and asked to sing or how the actor for Sonia hid her involvement in the show, the thread is full of gems.
One that stood out to fans however, regarded the final scene.
Bryan tweeted: “The final day of filming was supposed to be Smithy in a car, but they moved the schedule around so the final day of filming was the final scene, when everyone was together.
The final shot that had us all tearing up (BBC)
“The sound department played the theme of the song, Stephen Fretwell’s ‘Run,’ which moved cast to tears.”
James Corden said of the final scene in an interview with GQ: “We really, really felt that the last day should be the last scene, and that the last line should be the last thing that we ever shoot.”
Ruth Jones said of the scene: “When she called cut on the very last take [the music began]… And that got us all going, as you can imagine”.
Fans were moved by the details, with one responding to the tweet saying: “I’ve gone. I’ve actually gone.”
Another said: “It was absolutely fantastic. Laughing out loud. Totally made Christmas. Tv Gold”.
A third said: “The cast must have heard the applause through the tears, in rooms across Britain, cos the finale of #GavinAndStacey truly lived up to it’s hype.
“Best ending to a series on Christmas Day since Only Fools and Horses 1996.”