Gavin and Stacey’s Alison Steadman spills behind-the-scenes secrets about show

Alison Steadman, who played loveable Essex housewife Pamela on Gavin and Stacey, has opened up about the well-received Christmas special.

It's been a decade since the comedy series wrapped its third series, with many fans holding out hope the show would return.

Last year, viewers' dreams became a reality when Gavin and Stacey's co-creators Ruth Jones and James Corden rallied the troops for a one-off festive special.

Speaking about their 10-year reunion, which pulled in a whopping 18 million viewers, the British actress admitted Ruth text her asking if she would be up for the Xmas episode.

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Discussing the filming process with hosts Eamonn Holmes and Rochelle Humes on This Morning, she said: "Oh! It was the best! We never thought it would happen.

"It's been ten years, and then suddenly I got a text from Ruth asking if this happened [the Xmas special] would I would you be willing to take part?

"I nearly dropped my phone," she exclaimed.

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When Eamonn asked how long it took for them to be together on set, she replied: "About three months."

But she admitted she doesn't know if the show will come back for another series.

"Honestly, I no idea. I would doubt it because James is so big in America and Ruth is writing novels."

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Discussing the reaction, she added: "I kept worrying because everyone was talking to me about it wherever I went – so thank goodness that people loved it.

"We actually filmed it in August in the three hottest weeks of the summer.

"I was wearing very thick jumpers – so, yeah, it was very hot."

This Morning continues on ITV on weekdays at 10:30am.

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