Laura Aikman reveals secrets behind Gavin and Stacey Christmas special role

Laura Aikman shared details about her secret role as Sonia in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special. She revealed that she kept the news from everyone except her friend Sarah Hadland and her husband, using elaborate cover-ups to maintain the surprise. Aikman described the stress of hiding her involvement, arriving early to filming locations and staying out of sight. She only learned the extent of her character's reveal shortly before filming began, which added to the pressure of keeping it a secret. Fans were shocked to see Sonia, a character often disliked, return as Smithy's bride. Aikman embraced the negative reactions, enjoying the audience's disappointment. She expressed emotional moments during filming, feeling honored to be part of the show's legacy.