Gavin and Stacey character is returning for final episode as award-winning actor films surprise cameo Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Poppy Atkinson Gibson Published: 18:32 EDT, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 18:35 EDT, 9 September 2024 e-mail 1 View comments A major Gavin and Stacey cast announcement has been revealed as an award-winning actor makes a surprise return to the BBC comedy. The actor, who previously starred in the show, is set to make a cameo in the upcoming Christmas Special.
The star played a larger than life character in series one and two of the hit show and was spotted filming their scenes over the weekend. Sheridan Smith , who plays Rudi, the younger sister to James Corden 's Smithy, has reprised her role for the finale episode. The actress, 43, didn't star in the 2019 Christmas Special but has reportedly been back on Barry Island for the latest round of filming.
A major Gavin and Stacey cast announcement has been revealed as an award-winning actor makes a surprise return to the BBC comedy Sheridan Smith , who plays Rudi, the younger sister to James Corden 's Smithy, has reprised her role for the finale episode (pictured) The actress, 43, didn't star in the 2019 Christmas Special but was back on Barry Island for the latest round of filming marking her return after more than 10 years A source told The Sun the actress stepped right back in to Rudy's shoes and it was 'like no time had passed at all'. The source added: 'Sheridan was over the moon.