GAVIN And Stacey star Mat Horne has revealed his next acting gig after the epic BBC finale wrapped.
The Nottinghamshire-born TV favourite plays protagonist Gavin Shipman in the much-loved show – which saw more than 12 million Brits tune in on Christmas Day.
The last-ever episode of the treasured series spelled the end of Ruth Jones and James Corden‘s programme forever – 17 years after it was first created.
Fans watched Mat’s character play a key role in intervening in Smithy’s wedding – flagging his view on the unsuitability of his partnership with Sonia – before James’ character went on to propose to Nessa in tear-jerking scenes.
The one-off episode, which aired at 9pm on Christmas Day, was confirmed as the final instalment of the drama, which first screened in May 2007, after three series and three Christmas specials.
Yet The Sun was first to report how BBC bosses “live in hope” of a spin-off.
Yet while speculation of a follow-up mounts, Mat has secured his next work before 2024 is out.
He will be DJ-ing at Propeganda’s “alternative and indie party” in London on New Year’s Eve.
A poster for the event on December 31 at Camden’s Electric Ballroom advertises his DJ set as well as that of DJ Dan, who is an Oasis Aftershow DJ.
Organisers promise the event will be full of tunes from the likes of the Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, The Killers and Wet Leg.
They added: “The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special may be the only thing on our wish list this year, but we promise this will be THE night to remember!
“Mathew Horne (Gavin) and DJ Dan (Oasis Aftershow DJ) will be bringing the bangers and vibes to ring in the new year and make you feel like you’re in the best party in Barry Island! Crackin’.”
They added: “You know what would be well lush? Grab your mates, binge some Gavin and Stacey, and sort your tickets for the best indie night of the year in London!
“Buy your tickets now to secure your spot! Tidy!”
Tickets for the event are priced from £15.
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Although Mat is best known for Gavin And Stacey, he appeared in numerous other shows, including comedy programmes such as The Catherine Tate Show, Teachers and Horne And Corden.
Insiders have told The Sun how TV execs are keen to coax more Gavin and Stacey-related material from co-writers James and Ruth.
A source said: “It would be madness to close the door on such a hit.”
The spin-off could come in the form of a sitcom following warring couple Dawn and Pete, insiders said.
A TV source said: “James and Ruth are adamant this is the last of Gavin & Stacey. But, when a programme achieves such results, execs will always hope for more.
“At the end of the day, ratings talk and it would be madness to close the door on such a hit forever when fans loved it so much.
“Bosses have had casual discussions about whether options like a Pete and Dawn spin-off could work.
“They were always more separate to the main group and a new universe could be developed which didn’t involve any of the core cast, so James and Ruth’s involvement could be a little different.”
