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The Gavin and Stacey cast broke down in tears as they marked the final time that they would be together as a group ahead of watching the final episode.
The show's creators James Corden, 46, and Ruth Jones, 58, took over as hosts on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on Monday and were joined by a plethora of cast members ahead of the sitcom's final ever episode.
But as their show started to come to an end, the cast members could be seen rocking from side to side, holding each other while having an emotional moment.
Sat around in the studio listening to Run by Stephen Fretwell, the cast could be seen enjoying their last few moments together with a hug and a kiss.
And it wasn't just the cast who were left sobbing as fans flocked to the comment box to reveal that they also shed a tear during the installment.
One penned: 'Oh! Oh! I am crying. It must feel like going through a break up. Such a lovely cast of people. They should all go out and get hammered, and have a fight down Caroline Street'
Gavin and Stacey's cast were left breaking down in tears as they took over BBC Radio 2 to mark the final time that they would be together as a group
The show's creators James Corden , 46, and Ruth Jones, 58, (pictured) took over as hosts on the breakfast show on Monday and were joined by a plethora of cast members
'To quote Pam Shipman Christmas special 2008 I’ve gone…I’ve actually gone!'
'Bloody TIDY! Been crying all day & now rewatching for the 100th time all episodes ❤️❤️❤️'
'Crying! Brilliant show, bravo!! Can't wait to watch the finale on Wednesday'
Their emotional display came after fans hailed the cast's BBC Radio 2 takeover as 'iconic' as they declared they wished the stars fronted the show 'every day'.
During the show they revealed secrets about the upcoming finale, shared some of their favourite memories from the series and discussed all things festive.
And fans of Gavin and Stacey were clearly loving the cast's radio work as they rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their joy as hearing the actors on the airwaves in the morning.
They penned: 'Loving the cast of Gavin and Stacey on @BBCRadio2 this morning. Heading home to the valleys later today, and it’s making me all the more giddy. Tidy!!
'#Gavinandstacey taking over the #BBCRadio2 breakfast show is ICONIC! I love it.'
But as their show started to come to an end, the cast members could be seen rocking from side to side, holding each other while having an emotional moment together
And it wasn't just the cast so were left sobbing by the occasion as fans flocked to the comment box to reveal that they also shed a tear during the installment
Their emotional display came after fans hailed the cast's BBC Radio 2 takeover as 'iconic' as they declared they wished the stars fronted the show 'every day' [Joanna Page, Mathew Horne James and Rob Brydon pictured]
During the show they revealed secrets about the upcoming finale, shared some of their favourite memories from the series and discussed all things festive
'Merry Christmas Ruth & James, waking up early this morning just to listen to you guys! I've watched Gavin & Stacey right from the beginning & can't wait to watch the finale'
'The crew of #Gavinandstacey should be on every breakfast show……. Hilarious, and brilliant.'
'Would quite like to wake up to Ruth Jones every morning! #Gavinandstacey #BBCradiotwo A treat I wasn’t expecting.'
James and Ruth were joined by Joanna Page, Mat Horne, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Rob Wilfort for the three hour long special.
The supposed 'last ever' installment will air in a 90-minute special on Christmas Day this year after fans of the show begged for an end to the story.
It comes after James and Ruth revealed Gavin & Stacey fans will be treated to a lot more Smithy and Nessa in the final episode, musing that their characters' 'messy' relationship is the beating heart of the BBC show.
Appearing on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, the actors and writing partners teased the Christmas special, spilling that fans will find out a lot more about Ruth's character Nessa's past as well as her future with Smithy.
Fans were walking up to the sound of of the Gavin and Stacey cast on Monday morning
Gavin and Stacey fans were clearly loving the cast's radio work as they rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their joy as hearing the actors on the airwaves in the morning
James and Ruth were joined by Joanna Page, Mat Horne, Rob Brydon, [pictured] Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Rob Wilfort for the three hour long special
During the show they revealed secrets about the upcoming finale, shared some of their favourite memories from the series and discussed all things festive
The cast looked thrilled as they reunited for the radio show [Larry Lamb and Rob Brydon pictured]
Larry Lamb is all smiles as he joined his pals on the radio
Robert Wilfort, who plays Jason, made a joyous arrival halfway through the show
James [Smithy] and Larry [Mick] shared a warm hug as they reunited on the show
Alison Steadman [Pam] looked delighted as she sat alongside her onscreen husband
'Nessa has had this unbelievable checkered life and you find out more about that in this special — some really fun bits that we wrote,' James explained.
He mused that the reason fans have taken Smithy and Nessa to their hearts is because 'on TV or films, you very rarely see people that look like Ruth and I fall in love.'
'You just don't. I'd be dropping off a TV to Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones and Ruth's like working on a newsstand when someone buys a newspaper.'
'What I like about the show is that it's so messy and complicated and they just clearly have fantastic sex. I really enjoy that confidence.'
Ruth added though that in the early days, the writers partners were unsure how to pitch the unique relationship, explaining:
Ruth and James were later seen leaving the studios following their Radio 2 takeover
Ruth clutched onto a bouquet of flowers as she led the way outside
Gavin and Stacey co-creator James cut a smart figure in a colourful striped jumper and black coat
The actor, who plays Smithy in the sitcom, was all smiles as he climbed into his taxi
Husband and wife duo Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman were in good spirits as they made their way outside
The actress, who portrays Pam, bundled up in a fluffy blue coat
Rob Brydon was also among the leavers on Monday
Rob, who plays Uncle Bryn, flashed a smile as he left alongside costar Robert Wilfort, who plays his nephew Jason
The Welsh star clutched onto a present as he made his way out of the studio
'The first time they had sex was in the very first episode and I think because we didn't quite know what the show was we were probably being quite sitcom about it.'
'We were there, just the two of us, on that road that had meant so much to us and I just, as Ruth, was looking at my dear friend James and when I said 'I loved you with all my heart' I was saying it to you [James]," Ruth recalled.
Despite the pair now promising the upcoming special actually is the finale, there's been a flurry of fan speculation that there could be more to come.
James is adamant though that this is it, giving an ominous warning to viewers as she said: 'It can't carry on. When you'll see it, you'll know.'
The pair aren't saying no to working together again with James promising: 'We don't know if we have another idea in us but I can honestly say that if we didn't attempt to try and even explore the idea of writing together then I'd be so disappointed.'
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