Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones and James Corden transform into Nessa and Smithy as they join lead stars Joanna Page and Mathew Horne in first official Christmas special photo
They are reprising their iconic roles for a hotly anticipated Christmas special, ten years after the last episode aired.
And the stars of Gavin and Stacey slotted straight back into their hilarious characters in a newly released photo from the festive episode.
Lead stars Ruth Jones, 53, and James Corden, 41, looked close as they transformed into on-off lovers, gormless Smithy and feisty Nessa for the snap in the pub.
Coming soon: The stars of Gavin and Stacey slotted straight back into their hilarious characters in a newly released photo from the festive episode
Ruth, clad in an emerald green crop-top and skirt, paired with Nessa's signature raven bob, wrapped an arm around a tracksuit clad Smithy.
In the hit show, Smithy stopped Nessa from marrying boyfriend Dave in the final episode. The pair, who enjoyed several one-night stands over the years, share a son, Neil.
Lead stars Joanna Page and Mathew Horne embraced as they reprised their roles as Gavin Shipman and Stacey West.
Joanna, 42, looked stylish in a pink dress and heels as she embraced her on-screen husband Mathew, 41, who wore a t-shirt and jeans.
Throwback: The cast are pictured in a 2008 Christmas episode of the show
Throwback: Joanna has barely aged a day in the decade since Gavin and Stacey last aired
Comeback: Mathew looks delighted to be reprising his role as Essex boy Gavin in the special
Stateside sensation: James Corden has become a US success since starring as Smithy (pictured R in 2008)
Witty: Ruth Jones slipped back into character as Nessa with aplomb (pictured in a 2008 episode)
The final series ended with the happy couple announcing they were expecting their first child.
Next to Stacey is her brother Jason (played by Rob Wilfort), along with Gavin's mother Pam (Alison Steadman), Stacey's mum Gwen (Melanie Walters), her uncle Bryn (Rob Brydon) and Gavin's dad Mick (Larry Lamb.)
You really need to get a life! Alison Steadman reprises her role as Gavin's outspoken mum Pam (pictured R in 2008)
Mick's back! Larry Lamb reprises his role as Gavin's dad Mick (pictured R in 2008)
Funny man: Stacey's Uncle Bryn is played by funnyman Rob Brydon (pictured R in 2008)
Here she is: Stacey's mum Gwen is played by Melanie Walters in the special (pictured R in 2008)
Sibling: Stacey's brother Jason is played by actor Jason Wilfort in the show (R-2008)
Fans of the hit comedy series set in Wales and Essex are eagerly anticipating a Christmas Day special after the last episode aired ten years ago.
Gavin and Stacey is written by and co-stars Ruth and James. The festive special sees Uncle Bryn, played by Rob, cooking a very big Christmas dinner in Barry for the extended family.
Speaking to BBC Wales last month, Ruth revealed that the episode had wrapped and is ready to hit screens on Christmas Day this year.
Ruth, who plays Nessa Jenkins in the hit BBC series, explained: 'It's all done and dusted, kippers and custard! It's in the can, as they say.
'It was really good fun, it was a very smooth shoot. It was gorgeous to see everybody again.'
The actress added that she was overwhelmed by the reaction the cast received when they returned to Barry in Wales to shoot scenes for the one-hour festive episode.
She said: 'Being in Barry was insane, we had the best welcome ever. It was quite handy because I just went in character and just talked to everybody like Nessa, which was great because I could just be rude.
'I'd just go, "Oh, love, what you doing here? Back off!" I loved that because you could just hide behind rudeness.'
Although details of the storyline for the special are being kept under wraps, Larry - who plays Gavin's dad Mick Shipman in the show - has promised fans they will get 'everything they want' from the reunion.
The reunion was confirmed in May, and sparked euphoria among die-hard fans who couldn't wait to hear the latest on the titular couple.
Hit show: The reunion was confirmed in May, and sparked euphoria among die-hard fans who couldn't wait to hear the latest on the titular couple
Gavin and Stacey was broadcast on BBC Three, BBC Two and BBC One from May 2007 until January 2010 for three series.
Teasing details about the upcoming reboot episode, screen star James, 40, recently revealed the lengths he went to in order to write the script, despite his busy schedule.
Due to the fact that he lives in LA and Ruth lives in the UK, James explained: 'We wrote the new script over Facetime.
'I would get up at 4am, and work with Ruth until it was time to take Max to school…'
The writing powerhouse were keen to keep their decision to themselves as they didn't want to feel pressure to make something that might not work.
He told GQ: 'We didn't tell anyone we were doing it, certainly not the BBC. We thought, "We'll do it for us and we'll know if it's right". We've seen too many people ruin what they've done - for no reason.'
The one-hour episode will air on Christmas Day 2019 on BBC One.
Where are they now? The one-hour episode will air on Christmas Day 2019 on BBC One
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