However, it emerged that Smithy was in fact marrying his girlfriend, Sonia, who is quite frankly a stuck up b**ch. This development was much to the chagrin of Smithy's family and friends, who also didn't take kindly to Sonia.

Laura Aikman, who played Smithy's wife-to-be in the finale episode of Gavin & Stacey, was sworn to secrecy and even signed a non-disclosure agreement to keep her appearance a surprise

Fans have been uncovering actress Laura Aikman's early TV past following her unexpected appearance in the last episode of the sitcom