James Corden shares major Gavin And Stacey update ahead of Christmas special
James Corden has revealed he and writing partner Ruth Jones are still working on their Gavin & Stacey script after previously saying that they had completed it.
The beloved BBC comedy is set to return with its final episode on Christmas Day and fans are eagerly awaiting the aftermath of Nessa and Smithy's dramatic proposal.
In May, the TV star said that the script was done, revealing that they wrote it last year after he moved back to the UK following eight years hosting the Late, Late Show in Los Angeles.
However, Corden, who plays Smithy, has now explained that they are still tweaking it but hope to have it finalised this week, during an appearance on Capital Breakfast on Wednesday.
Radio host Jordan North asked: “Is it all written, is it all locked in? Is there still stuff to write?”
Corden revealed: “It's written right but now we're doing rewrites. So we have to, we have to remove some time, we have to change some bits around.
“So we've been doing that, it's quite tough because Ruth Jones's (Nessa) in Sister Act over in the West End at the minute, and I'm doing The Constituent at the Old Vic.”
Adding: “So we've been doing quite a bit of writing in dressing rooms and things like that. And then both looking at each other being quite tired from the plays but we'll be back at it tomorrow.
“Back at it Friday. I hope by Friday… it will be done and finished this Friday!”
North went on to ask: “This Friday? Is that the deadline?”
The former late night talk show host quipped: “Well it's the deadline we've set ourselves, because we start shooting pretty soon now. It's not far away now.”
His comments come after Rob Brydon confirmed that the show's Christmas finale will bring closure to all the main storylines.
Speaking on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Davina McCall, Brydon, who is expected to reprise his role as Stacey's Uncle Bryn, spilled the beans.
But he admitted hasn't seen the full script.
He joked: "Having read it, they handled Bryn's funeral really sensitively! I was worried I wasn't going to be in it, but they've got loads of flashbacks!"
Adding: "Do you know what, I know some of the stuff that happens, but I don’t think any of the cast have seen the script yet. They told me one or two little bits and bobs, and I believe it does wrap it all up."
