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JAMES Corden and Ruth Jones and have been spotted on set as they film the last ever Gavin and Stacey episode.

The pals - who both created the adored BBC sitcom - were snapped with co-star Joanna Page on Barry Island as cameras roll for the final time.

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Ruth Jones and Joanna Page were seen filming scenes on a tuk tuk bicycle on Barry Island
First sighting of Actress Ruth Jones filming the "Gavin And Stacey" 2024 Christmas Special on Barry Island in Wales. Ruth can be seen wearing fish net stockings and showing off her Welsh Dragon Tattoo as she transported a couple in a rickshaw on the coast Pictured: Ref: BLU_S7891308 030924 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights
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Ruth in Nessa Jenkins' iconic leather attire
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James and Ruth chat between scenes on location in Wales
3 September 2024. Gavin and Stacey filming on Barry Island for the finale Christmas Special Pictured - Joanna Page and James Corden Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-320/441
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The final episode promises to be the crown jewel in the BBC’s Christmas Day programming

Pictures show James, 46, with Ruth Jones, 57, playing her iconic character Nessa Jenkins, and Stacey star Joanna Page, 47.

Ruth could be seen back in her leather attire as she pretended to drive a tuk tuk.

Meanwhile, Joanna was seen riding in the back dressed in a floral dress and denim jacket.

The new pictures come after Gavin and Stacey fans went wild following a major update this week.

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James had posted a snap of his alter ego's business vehicle which has an advertisement in the window, reading: "Smithy's - If your husband won't do it - I will".

James tagged the picture: "Day 1. Here we go. x".

Ruth also posted on Instagram as she reunited with her co-star Rob Brydon, who plays Bryn Wes.

Gavin and Stacey was last on air in 2019 as fans were left with a cliffhanger.

They watched as Ruth's character Nessa got down on one knee and finally proposed to Smithy.

James Corden gives major update on Gavin and Stacey Christmas episode - and hints fans will finally find out show's biggest secret

Its final episode promises to be the crown jewel in the BBC’s Christmas Day programming. 

James previously broke down in tears as he discussed the show's ending.

Appearing on Virgin Radio, he said: "Last night we were like 'oh that's it now. We've finished. We'll never write anything that Pam says again.

"We'll never write interior Gwen's house.

"We'll never come up with an interesting thing that Bryn's done.'

"We just looked at each other and we were like 'wow - isn't that amazing?'"

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The cameras were seen rolling along the sea frontCredit: SelwynPics
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Gavin and Stacey was last on air in 2019 as fans were left with a cliffhangerCredit: SelwynPics
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James was all smiles as he directed a scene of the beloved sitcomCredit: SelwynPics
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In between takes the actor could be seen chatting to Ruth about her sceneCredit: SelwynPics
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Joanna sported a denim jacket and a floral dress for the sceneCredit: SelwynPics
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