Nessa's preferred Christmas carol, according to Ruth Jones, is none other than 'OH, Holy Night'.
In a heartwarming celebration of the festive season, James Corden and Ruth Jones, the co-creators and stars of the beloved British sitcom Gavin and Stacey, shared their favourite Christmas carols in a special programme titled "Christmas Eve at Gavin and Stacey's".
During the programme, which aired on our website at 7pm and is now available for full listening on Global Player, the duo reminisced about their time working on the show and their personal connections to the holiday season. Corden, who grew up in a Salvation Army family, shared that carolling was a big part of his life, and he even used to earn money by Christmas carolling on his own to buy Christmas presents.
Corden also revealed an interesting detail about the Gavin and Stacey series finale. In the last third of the episode, they wrote specific music to inform a tonal shift, and one of the songs they chose was "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". This song holds a special significance for Corden, as he used to sing it when he was carolling in the High Wycombe area 35 years ago.
Meanwhile, Ruth Jones suggested that a suitable carol for Nessa's character would be "Oh! Holy Night". The specific significance of this carol for Nessa and Smithy is not detailed in the show, but in Gavin and Stacey, the Christmas episodes and the characters’ favourite carols often serve to deepen character development and highlight emotional moments or shared experiences. For Nessa and Smithy, "Oh! Holy Night" could symbolically represent themes of hope, reverence, and connection during the holiday season, which aligns with the personal and relational dynamics frequently explored in the series.
The 2019 Gavin and Stacey Christmas special saw Nessa and Neil the baby going carol singing together, and in a nod to tradition, Nessa dressed as a Victorian carol singer with a cape, hat, and sideburns, while Neil had a tea towel around his head like a shepherd. The TV finale of Gavin and Stacey aired on Christmas Day and was viewed by a live TV audience of 12 million.
In the programme, Corden chose "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" as his favourite Christmas carol, and he and Jones shared their reasons for choosing their respective favourites. The programme also provided links to read more about the lyrics and the story of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and to listen back to "Christmas Eve at Gavin and Stacey's" on Global Player.
As the holiday season approaches, it's clear that music continues to play an important role in the lives of Corden and Jones, helping to move momentum between scenes and create a backdrop for life, as Corden believes. Whether it's through their work on Gavin and Stacey or their shared love of Christmas carols, their contributions to the holiday season are sure to bring joy and laughter to audiences for years to come.
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