Fans waved goodbye to the BBC sitcom favourite Nessa as the series drew to a close with a record-breaking Christmasspecial last year, which was watched by more than 19million people.
Candid conversations revealed in a new book show James Corden's decision to capitalise on his celebrity almost ruined his relationship with Gavin And Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones
The pair, who starred as Smithy and Nessa, told how they had thought about a cheating storline that would've seen Gavin and Stacey's relationship in tatters.
The Gavin and Stacey star, 59, has been showing off her slimmed-down figure after revealing in May that she and David had separated after 26 years of marriage.
The BBC sitcom was voted Best Comedy by the viewing public, beating rivals Mrs Brown's Boys, Brassic and Michael McIntyre 's 25th Year Stand-Up Special.
The pals, who reprised their roles as Smithy and Nessa in the beloved BBC comedy for its finale last Christmas, are believed to be working on new material.
The actor, 68, is working with Ruth, 58, on a new period drama and revealed his co-star had taken him out in Barry to show him where she had filmed her scenes as Nessa Jenkins.