Christmas Day radio special for Joanna Page, Mathew Horne and other cast members

Gavin and Stacey stars Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are to reunite for a Christmas Day radio special.

The pair, who play the title characters of the hit BBC comedy, will co-host a show on BBC Radio Wales from midday to 2pm on December 25.

They will also be joined by their sitcom co-stars Melanie Walters (who plays Gwen), Larry Lamb (Mick), Alison Steadman (Pam), Steffan Rhodri (Dave Coaches), Robert Wilfort (Jason) and Laura Aikman (Sonia). There will also be a special message from Gavin and Stacey co-creator James Corden.

Page is already a familiar voice on BBC Radio Wales, having hosted a Sunday morning slot since earlier this year.

She said: ‘I absolutely love Christmas and I’ve been having a fantastic time doing my show on BBC Radio Wales, so when it came up that we could do a Christmas day show I knew that if there was anybody I’d want to share that with, it’s Mat. I love working with him, he’s so much fun."

And Horne added: ‘I jumped at the chance to do this show with Jo. I love working with Jo, I love Wales and I love doing radio.

‘Christmas Day is a special day and, particularly this year, it’s been very challenging for a lot of people, so it’s nice to feel like we might be bringing a little bit of joy"’

Other guests on the show will include Bonnie Tyler and Shakin’ Stevens.

BBC Radio Wales editor Colin Paterson said: ‘We’re excited to be reuniting Joanna and Mathew this Christmas. Having Wales’ best-loved couple, out of character, is a real treat. We hope their sense of fun will lift everyone’s spirits.’

Here’s a trailer

Published: 2 Dec 2020