James Corden finally confirms Gavin and Stacey comeback as he announces BBC release date: 'It's official!'

James Corden and his fellow Gavin and Stacey writer Ruth Jones have confirmed they've finished writing the last ever episode of the UK TV classic.

Rumours have been rife for months that another episode of the comedy-drama was on the way after Corden quit his career in the US to move back to Britain.

There was even speculation that the BBC had entered into a bidding war with Netflix over the rights for one final episode.

But now, Corden - who plays Smithy in the series - has put any rumours to bed with an update on his Instagram page.

Gavin and Stacey

Alongside Jones, the pair can be seen holding aloft a script for the instalment they've written together.

"Some news… It’s official!!!" Corden began in the accompanying caption. "We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.

"See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James," he signed off (sic)

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