Gavin and Stacey fans finally get a brief look at Uncle Bryn and Jason on the ill-fated fishing trip.

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell aired on BBC One last night. It is also available on BBC iPlayer, in addition to every episode and special.

One of its stars, Alison Steadman, plays Essex-born Pam Shipman on the programme. The character is known for her distinctive accent, so viewers were left disoriented after Steadman spoke in her natural voice. Born in Liverpool, the star has barely any traces left of her hometown’s accent, instead speaking in an RP (received pronunciation) accent.

One hilarious bit of background that was revealed about the finale was the difficulty in tracking down one cast member for the last episode. Gavin and Smithy's friends returned for Smithy's stag do and wedding, and Daniel Jeffrey, who last played Simon well over a decade ago, had to be "tracked down" for this appearance.

Laura Aikman told This Morning the lengths she went to in keeping Gavin and Stacey's big reveal a secret and the one famous friend she trusted with it.

A Fond Farewell, BBC One What was created as a punch line has lived on for decades, on social media, the runway, and the red carpet. "They destroyed that section of the restaurant, pissed off everyone around them,

Gavin and Stacey fans were left emotional after show creators gave them an unexpected sneak peek at the notorious fishing trip that tormented Uncle Bryn and Jason