James Corden reveals funeral scenes filmed in Gavin and Stacey finale

James Corden was a special guest at the Global Gift Gala on Monday, where he introduced TV host Scarlette Douglas, the evening's host, on stage.

During his time at the gala, James shared some interesting details about the latest episode of Gavin and Stacey – hinted that there would be two funerals in the Christmas special.

While he tried to keep some aspects of the finale secret, he told the audience that he had edited the show the same day and that the funeral scenes were “hard to watch.” He then teased her and added, “But was there a funeral? Maybe yes. Maybe not!”

Although we can only speculate about what's to come, James' co-creator Ruth Jones previously joked about possible surprises, telling fans in Barry: “I say (jokingly): 'There's going to be a helicopter crash, most of the cast will be.' also do “get killed” and I just make things up!”

Alison Steadman, who plays Pam, also hinted that the finale was “emotional”, telling The One Show host Alex Jones: “We've had a great five weeks, we only finished on Monday night.” But we everyone was afraid of this last scene. I think 90 percent of us were in tears, some braved it – it was so fantastic.”

James, who also plays Smithy, expressed how emotional it was to say goodbye to the characters. Speaking to Virgin Radio in July, he shared: “We're done writing – we'll never write anything like Pam again.” [Alison Steadman’s character] says again… We'll never think of anything interesting, Bryn [Rob Brydon’s character] has done.

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“And we just looked at each other and thought, 'Ah, isn't that amazing?' Even being able to afford the luxury of choosing to end it and being in a position where people still care. For us this is all unimaginable. I'm just very emotional about it; everything.”

The former talk show host helped raise over £250,000 for charity during the event, including bidding on a box for the Arsenal game with his friend Ben Winston, who produced The Late Late Show with him . The star, along with Pixie Lott, Patsy Palmer and Melissa Odabash, raised funds for the foundation, which seeks to “have a positive impact on the lives of children, women and families in need,” as well as the Arsenal Foundation, which supports young people in the world North London and around the world. Honorees included Dame Arlene Phillips, who was presented with the Womens Empowerment Award by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his wife Lorena Bernal.

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Speaking about the event, Maria Bravo, Founder of the Global Gift Foundation, said: “I am delighted to be collaborating with the Arsenal Foundation on this very special evening.

“Their work is changing the lives of so many disadvantaged young people in our communities. Thank you to our sponsors Kimpton Fitzroy London, Kylie Minogue Wines, Reason Play and staff – thanks to them we are improving the lives of these children and their families in the UK and abroad.”