Gavin & Stacey fans were left shocked as Neil the Baby star, Oscar Hartland, appeared unrecognisable in recent photos from the filming of the Christmas special. The young actor, known for playing Neil, was seen on set alongside James Corden and Ruth Jones. Oscar, who was one of the original babies to portray Neil in the series, has also showcased his musical talent on The Voice Kids.
The news of the upcoming Christmas special had been confirmed earlier this year by Ruth Jones and James Corden. Filming for the special commenced recently with familiar faces such as James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Rob Brydon spotted on set at Barry Island and Trinity Street. Among them was Oscar Hartland, who reprised his role as Neil the Baby, looking notably different from his appearance in the 2019 special.
Despite his involvement in the upcoming special, Oscar had initially remained tight-lipped about his return to the show when speaking to WalesOnline. The rumours of a new episode of Gavin & Stacey had surfaced in February, with later confirmation from Jones and Corden on social media, holding a script titled ‘Gavin & Stacey: the finale’. Fans of the long-running sitcom, which first aired in 2007, are anticipating its return to screens on Christmas Day, following the cliffhanger from the last Christmas special.
The final episode of Gavin & Stacey will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day, marking a highly anticipated return for fans of the beloved show. Supporters of the series are looking forward to seeing how the storyline develops following the memorable proposal in the last special. The production of the upcoming special is a collaboration between Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow, Jones’ Tidy Productions, and Fulwell 73, co-owned by Corden.
As filming for the Christmas special continues, fans eagerly await the festive return of Gavin & Stacey this holiday season.