James Corden and Ruth Jones pictured for first time filming Gavin and Stacey’s final Christmas Special in Barry Island

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.

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.

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.

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?'”