Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones reunited to film new scenes for upcoming Apple TV series The Choir on Friday.
While they are used to taking on the roles of on-off lovers Smithy and Nessa in the beloved BBC series, they will be playing estranged siblings in this new show – which they have co-written.
James, 48, and Ruth, 60, who wrapped up Gavin And Stacey on Christmas Day in 2024, were seen making a splash while filming The Choir at a marina in the south-east of England.
Ruth looked worlds away from her Gavin And Stacey character Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins, whose signature look was complete with a black bobbed wig, a leather waistcoat and a Wales tattoo.
Now the actress rocked brunette hair with a block fringe as she donned her bright life jacket.
The pair were joined by fellow cast member David Harewood as their characters took part in a choir performance on a floating pontoon in the marina.
But the musical performance soon descended into chaos when the pontoon began to sink, sending James, Ruth and the rest of the choir tumbling into the water.
Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones reunited to film new scenes for upcoming Apple TV series The Choir on Friday
While they are used to taking on the roles of on-off lovers Smithy and Nessa in the beloved BBC series, they will be playing estranged siblings in this new show – which they have co-written
The cast were seen plunging into the marina before being rescued by the RNLI as the dramatic scenes unfolded.
The new eight-part comedy drama sees Ruth and James reunite on screen, playing estranged siblings Ben and Lisa, who find themselves brought back together through a community choir.
In the show, misunderstood Ben reluctantly returns to the English town where his sister and family live to 'a life he never wanted' after living abroad.
Prior to the announcement of The Choir, Gavin and Stacey fans had expressed hopes for a spin-off – either focusing on the characters' early lives or what happens to Nessa and Smithy now that they are finally together.
However, in Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell, a documentary about the Christmas special, the team stressed that it was very much over for the fictional residents of Barry Island.
Ruth said: 'Once Smithy and Nessa got together, that really is the end. Because we can never see them actually living together.'
James agreed, adding: 'Oh no, it would be awful. No, it just won't work.'
But while the pair won't be reviving their famous characters, Ruth has previously said she is delighted to be working with James again.
She told BBC News: 'We have such a good laugh together and we just love being in a room and writing together.
'I hope that that's going to continue because Gavin & Stacey is now finished.'
It comes after James and Rob Brydon partied with Ruth at a Welsh village social club recently as the actress celebrated her 60th birthday.
James, 48, and Ruth, 60, who wrapped up Gavin And Stacey on Christmas Day in 2024, were seen making a splash while filming The Choir at a marina in the south east of England
The pair were joined by fellow cast member David Harewood as their characters took part in a choir performance on a floating pontoon in the marina
Ruth looked worlds away from her Gavin And Stacey character Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins, whose signature look was complete with a black bobbed wig and a leather waistcoat
But the musical performance soon descended into chaos when the pontoon began to sink, sending James, Ruth and the rest of the choir tumbling into the water
The cast were seen plunging into the marina before being rescued by the RNLI as the dramatic scenes unfolded
The new eight-part comedy drama sees Ruth and James reunite on screen, playing estranged siblings Ben and Lisa, who find themselves brought back together through a community choir
Ruth hired the Royal Air Forces Association club in Porthcawl, South Wales, where her parents were members, to mark the milestone.
The Porthcawl-born star invited James and Gavin And Stacey's Uncle Bryn actor Rob, 61, to the bash and the pair promptly got to work.
Looking as though he was concentrating hard, James was pictured pulling pints of Guinness behind the bar at the social club, while Rob happily posed for a picture with staff.
The low-key venue, located just 30 minutes from Barry Island, had been sworn to secrecy and club steward Sarah Prescott has revealed it was a 'great honour' to host the stars of the beloved BBC show.
'It was an incredible night for our lovely little club, the rooms were all filled with the nicest guests and celebs,' she gushed.
'It was a great honour to us all at the club that Ruth put her trust in us to host this very special event, and bring her party back home to the Rafa as her lovely mam and dad were great members here for many years,' the club steward added in a social media post.
'She had a great night with all her family and friends celebrating.'
Ruth looked stunning, and worlds apart from Nessa's style, in a glittery top as she posed for a selfie with James who was dapper in a polka dot blazer.
The long-term pals, and co-creators of Gavin & Stacey, shared the selfie with members of staff, posing in front of tables stacked with party food and tiers of cupcakes.
In the show, misunderstood Ben reluctantly returns to the English town where his sister and family live to 'a life he never wanted' after living abroad
Prior to the announcement of The Choir, Gavin and Stacey fans had expressed hopes for a spin-off – either focusing on the characters' early lives or what happens to Nessa and Smithy now that they are finally together
However, in Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell, a documentary about the Christmas special, the team stressed that it was very much over for the fictional residents of Barry Island
Ruth said: 'Once Smithy and Nessa got together, that really is the end. Because we can never see them actually living together'
But while the pair won't be reviving their famous characters, Ruth has previously said she is delighted to be working with James again
She told BBC News: 'We have such a good laugh together and we just love being in a room and writing together'
The lifeboat then had to come and rescue the group
James braced the chilly temperatures to film the scenes
He put on an animated display on set
They then all suddenly fell into the water
They were filming the scenes in the south east of England
They called for help once in the water
Ruth joked 'I still feel 30' as she celebrated her 60th birthday.
Taking to Instagram to mark the occasion, the writer and actress smiled in a makeup free snap with her birthday cake.
She penned: 'Sixty today and still feel 30. Must be the cake that does it. My lovely sister made this one!
'Thank you for all the birthday wishes- I am a lucky old lady to have such wonderful family and friends. Big love to you all. (Do I get my bus pass now?) xx'