Paul McCartney’s Gift Inspired Key Scene in Gavin & Stacey

In a key moment of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, Oscar Hartland, 16, moved the cast to tears by singing “Blackbird” during a wedding scene, which he practiced for hours. The performance nearly didn’t happen as James Corden had to secure permission from Sir Paul McCartney, since the show’s budget couldn’t cover the song’s use.

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