Gavin and Stacey cast reveal the precious items they managed to steal from set including Mat Horne's heartbreaking memento after filming the final episode of the hit BBC sitcom

The cast of Gavin and Stacey have revealed the precious items they managed to steal from set on the final day of filming the last ever episode of the hit BBC show. 

The finale to the fan favourite comedy is set to air on Christmas Day, and viewers will be tuning in to watch what happened after Nessa (Ruth Jones), 58, proposed to Smithy (James Corden), 46, five years ago.

While fans will be excited to see what happens in the final episode, for the cast it was an emotional experience.

But, to remember their time filming the now iconic show, the cast made sure to take home a memento from the set. 

For Ruth Jones, who played Nessa, the most important thing she could sneak away from set was an ornament from Gwen's house. 

The actress revealed she took home an egg holder, saying: 'I stole the glazed egg holder from Gwen’s that always sat on the windowsill in her kitchen! The one that’s shaped like a hen.'

While Ruth managed to limit herself to just one thing, Joanna Page revealed she left the show with armfuls of Stacey's precious items. 

She said: 'I have definitely snuck some memorabilia home… I have got all of Stacey's costume from the final episode, all of her shoes and her jewellery. 

'Also, I've taken a framed painting home from Stacey and Gwen's house, and I also took this glass ornamental duck, which is an ornament from Stacey's sideboard in the living room.'

Matthew Horne revealed the heartbreaking reasons he asked for one prop in particular, sharing that he asked for a daffodil engraving to remind him of his mother who had recently passed away. 

He said: 'I already have something from Gwen’s house from the last special. There was a beautiful antique engraving of some daffodils. 

'When we shot the last special I’d not long lost my mother whose favourite flower was the daffodil, so I asked our production designer for the piece from set and he kindly gave it to me.'

But he also revealed that he made sure to take something of Gavin's as well, adding: 'He [the production designer] also framed Gavin’s office door sign from early series, which I treasure.  

Melanie Walters added that while she made sure to take some of Gwen's clothes and bags, they weren't really her style and even suggested she might donate some of her spoils to charity. 

The star, 62, also said that she had one regret and wished she had taken one special item from Gwen's home. 

The actress said: 'I do have Gwen's shoes and bags, maybe to donate to a fashion charity. To be honest Gwen's taste isn't exactly mine. 

'I should have kept an apron from the first series shouldn't I? I do have the calendar from the finale!

While many of her cast mates opted to take clothes and fashion accessories, Alison Steadman confessed she only took home a call sheet. 

The Fat Friends actress, 78, said: 'I always keep a call sheet and treasure it, it always has everyone’s name on it.'

Rob Brydon, however took a different approach and said he essentially took home the entirety of his character Bryn's wardrobe. 

The comedian, 59, candidly confessed: 'I've basically taken all of Bryn’s clothes.'

But, like his onscreen sister-in-law, plans to send much of it to charity, he added: 'I'm always asked for donations for charities and things, so I've got suits and jumpers and cardigans. 

'I've got the apron from when he cooked Christmas dinner on the last special. I've got all sorts. So keep your eyes on charity auctions near you! 

Larry Lamb opted to go for quality over quantity it seems and said he only took one thing from the set on the final day. 

He explained: 'I’ve got a few of Mick’s shirts and a pair of shorts!

Oscar Hartland, who played Neil the Baby only took one thing from set, despite having starred in the sitcom since he was a baby. 

He revealed he walked away with just one pair of shoes, revealing: 'I was lucky to be able to keep the white converse, I’ve always wanted a pair.'

Steffan Rhodri, who returns to the hit show as Dave Coaches, said he only wanted one thing from the show and even revealed what he plans to do with it. 

The Welsh star, 57, explained: 'I had to remind the costume designer this time of how Dave really loves a fancy shirt, especially if it’s cowboy themed. 

'So I snuck two of them away with me, either to wear for an appropriate occasion or to auction off at the right time.'

Robert Wilfort, who played Stacey's brother Jason said he found the final day onset very emotional and he explained he could only think of one thing he would want to take away from his time on the show. 

The star said: 'Our last day at Gwen's house was an emotional day so it felt appropriate to nick a few love spoons from the front room wall and some egg cups from the kitchen.

Meanwhile Julia Davis joked that she tried to sneak her on-screen husband Pete away with her, taking a well-meaning swipe at her so-star's short stature. 

Adrian Scarborough confessed he found it harder to take home a prop than he thought it would be, revealing he did manage to squirrel away one item. 

The On Chesil Beach actor said: 'The props department behave like the Flying Squad. I have ‘obtained’ several rather special props over the years. There’s a particular ring I managed to commandeer…! 

The episode will follow Pam playing hostess in Billericay, panicking about having the whole family down to Essex meanwhile Stacey and Gavin are looking for new ways to spice up their seventeen year marriage.

Gwen is behaving strangely while Nessa has started a new business venture and Neil the Baby’s about to begin an apprenticeship with his dad. 

And while all that is happening, Pete and Dawn are once again navigating the ups and downs of their relationship.