GAVIN & Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden were tearful yesterday as they spoke about bringing back their much-loved creation for one final time.
At the premiere of the BBC Christmas special, they waited to see how their months of hard work - shrouded in secrecy would be received ahead of the final episode's very first airing.
The pair admitted feeling "particularly nervous" ahead of unveiling the culmination of their 17-year journey.
Ruth declared tearfully: "I want to say thank you to the crew for making it so special, this final foray, and mainly I want to say thank you for James for being my travel companion on this wonderful journey."
Similarly choked, James told her: "What a privilege to have an idea with someone with whom it's a joy to sit and write with.
"I love you very much, I'm very proud of what we've made."
Judging from the reception the feature-length festive special received, it turned out that they did not have a thing to worry about.
Asked for his thoughts on its continued success over three series and three Christmas specials since 2007, James called it a "lesson in patience".
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