The BBC has sneakily dropped a first look clip at the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special.
The beloved comedy series returns this month for a one-off festive episode, airing on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer, five years after the last Christmas special.
On BBC iPlayer, a new teaser clip has been shared at the end of the 2019 episode, treating fans to a first look of the special which reveals a new business venture for Nessa (Ruth Jones).
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It appears that the ever-entrepreneurial Nessa is now operating Rickshaws along Barry Island beach, with the fan-favourite character cycling one with two pensioners seated in the back.
Visibly struggling to cycle, she comes to a stop and asks her elderly customers to pay up
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"Right that's your lot, you'll have to walk the rest," she declares before demanding £75 for the journey.
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One half of the couple is outraged at the price, having only been "on for a couple of minutes".
Nessa responds to her grumbling, suggesting her "abusive tone is very triggering", before telling her to pay up using Apple Pay.
"I got Bluetooth in my bra," she declares matter-of-factly, ending the clip.
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Just this week, the broadcaster also released a number of first-look photos of the upcoming special, showing the West and Shipman families spending another Christmas together.
Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanne Page) and Smithy (James Corden) are seen giggling away with Gwen (Melanie Walters), Jason (Robert Wilfort) and Uncle Bryn (Rob Brydon) in what appears to be a festive gathering at Pam (Alison Steadman) and Mick's (Larry Lamb) home in Billericay, Essex.
Celebrating the return of the beloved series, in what will be its final-ever episode, the BBC has announced a special radio takeover featuring the show's stars, plus a documentary titled 'A Fond Farewell' that will air on New Year's Day.
Gavin & Stacey series 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The Gavin & Stacey 2024 Christmas special will air at 9pm on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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