In pictures: Gavin and Stacey film in Barry for Christmas special

A reunion involving Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, Nessa and Uncle Bryn has been caught on camera in Barry.

The Bafta-winning BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, about a long-distance relationship between a girl from south Wales and an Essex boy, was last screened in the UK in 2010.

In May, co-writer and star James Corden announced its return.

The cast filmed scenes over the weekend surrounded by Christmas decorations, watched by crowds of onlookers.

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Matthew Horne and Joanna Page filmed a scene as Gavin and Stacey surrounded by Christmas decorations

The pair play a couple who fell in love in a long-distance relationship

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Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb - who play Gavin's parents - were pictured with James Corden and Rob Brydon

Fans of the show have been watching the filming and taking pictures of actors like Melanie Waters (left) who plays Gwen, Stacey's mum

Rob Brydon is back playing Uncle Bryn

A car belonging to Smithy - played by James Corden - was spotted on the street

Corden was seen with the crew in Barry

Ruth Jones has co-written the Christmas special with writing partner Corden

She said in May that the cast were "so excited... to give fans of the show a festive treat this Christmas"

The cast took over a street in Barry - where Stacey's mother lives - on Friday

The filming attracted crowds of excited onlookers