James Corden shares a hug with pal and former The Late Late Show producer Ben Winston as they enjoy a swanky alfresco lunch in London

He ended his US chat show The Late Late show in April after eight years. 

And James Corden was all smiles reunited with pal and the show’s former producer Ben Winston for a swanky lunch in London on Wednesday. 

The actor, 44, cut stylish in all black and shielded his eyes behind shades while dining Alfresco at celebrity hotspot Scott’s. 

James, who recently returned with his family to live in the UK, layered a jacket over a simple T-shirt and jeans while completing the look with a pair of comfy white trainers. 

The pals were delighted to see each other and shared a hug before sitting down to enjoy a sumptuous meal of smoked salmon.

Dining out: James Corden, 44 (L) was all smiles as he reunited with pal and The Late Late Show’s former producer Ben Winston (R) for a swanky lunch in London on Wednesday

Pals: The pair shades a hug outside celebrity hotspot Scott’s 

Meanwhile Ben, 41, who is the son of professor and television presenter Sir Robert Winston, 82, opted for a similar casual style.

He teamed an olive green jacket over dark trousers while slipping his feet into a pair of leather sneakers. 

As well The Late Late Show Ben also owns Fulwell 73 productions, the makers of Hulu’s The Kardashians, 2021’s Cinderella (starring James) and the upcoming Byker Grove reboot. 

He also directed the 2021 Friends reunion and produced Adele’s TV concert special as well as One Direction’s 2011 documentary. 

It comes after Joanna Page has revealed when her Gavin and Stacey co-stars would ‘reunite’ for new a new show together.

The actress, 46, is joining forces with her on-screen in-laws Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb – who play Gavin’s parents Mick and Pam Shipman – for an upcoming series. 

Joanna has done the voiceover for the new travel show that will follow Alison and Larry as they journey from Barry to Billericay.

Gavin and Stacey followed the love story of Joanna and Mathew Horne’s characters as they navigated their family lives in Essex and Wales.

Stylish: The actor, 44, cut stylish in all black and shielded his eyes behind shades while dining Alfresco at celebrity hotspot Scott’s

Dinner: James, who recently returned to live in the UK, layered a jacket over a simple t-shirt and jeans while completing the look with a pair of comfy white trainers

Lavish: The pals were delighted to see each other and shared a hug before sitting down to enjoy a sumptuous meal of smoked salmon

Causal style: Meanwhile Ben, 41, opted for a similarly causal style 

The hit series also starred Ruth Jones and James as Nessa and Smithy and the last episode aired with the Christmas special in 2019. 

The special ended on a cliffhanger as Nessa popped the question to Smithy at the end.  

Joanna told The Sun of the new travel show and of her hopes it could spark a full reunion: ‘That would be so lovely. When we all first started it was like an instant family. 

‘We’re all still constantly in touch with each other, my gosh we send each other so many messages. We struggle to even make time for our own families.

Quiff: James styled his locks into a stylish quiff 

Friends: He teamed an olive green jacket over jeans while slipping his feet into a pair of leather sneakers

Cocktails: The duo appeared to enjoy a cocktail as soaked up the summer sun 

Famous family: Ben  is the son of professor and television presenter Sir Robert Winston, 82 (pictured in 2016) 

‘But then I agree, we have GOT to find out what Smithy says to Nessa!’

The pair will make their TV return as they set off on a 210 mile journey from Billericay in Essex to Barry to revisit filming locations. 

In the three-part series Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry, Larry, 75, and Alison, 76, will take a trip down memory lane and include some special guests during their travels. 

Speaking about filming the upcoming show, Larry said: ‘I am really looking forward to reminiscing with Alison whilst taking the trip from Billericay to Barry, it was such a huge part in the plot of Gavin And Stacey.

‘This journey holds a special place in my heart and I hope the fans are pleased with it.’

Impressive: As well The Late Late Show Ben also owns Fulwell 73 productions, makers of Hulu’s The Kardashians, 2021’s Cinderella (starring James) and the upcoming Byker Grove reboot (James and Ben pictured meeting President Biden) 

Sitcom: He also directed the 2021 Friends reunion  (pictured) and produced Adele’s TV concert special as well as One Direction’s 2011 documentary

Alison added: ‘I can’t wait to take this trip down memory lane to explore Pam and Mick’s neck of the woods, as well as so many other locations precious to me.

‘And who better to do it with than Larry! I’m so excited to be reunited.’

While fans can revisit filming locations with Larry and Alison, Mathew Horne shut down speculation last year of a Gavin and Stacey reboot. 

The actor, 44, claimed fans desiring the comedy’s return ‘is not enough of a reason’, adding that the writers ‘want to make sure that they have a story’ first.

During on Graham Norton’s Virgin Radio show, Mathew added how difficult it was to get the ensemble together for the 2019 Christmas special, which was later declared the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.

Exciting: It comes after Joanna Page has revealed when her Gavin and Stacey co-stars will ‘reunite’ for new a new show together

Yay! The actress, 46, is joining forces with her on-screen in-laws Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb – who play Gavin’s parents Mick and Pam Shipman (left and right) – for an upcoming series 

Cast: Mathew Horne recently shut down speculation last year of a Gavin and Stacey reboot (L-R) Mathew as Gavin, Joanna Page as Stacey, James Corden as Smithy and Ruth Jones as Nessa

He said: ‘Obviously, the BBC would like more. James [Corden] and Ruth [Jones] have always said that they would only do more if they had a story and a reason to do it.

‘Just because people want it is not enough of a reason to do it for them. They want to make sure that they have a story.

‘They don’t want to let the the piece down and let the audience down. They don’t just want to do it for the sake of doing it.

I genuinely don’t know if they’re planning on doing more.’

Mathew – who played the titular Gavin in the series – revealed he has an ‘allegiance’ to the mega-hit, and would return if he were asked.

He said: ‘It’s quite a large ensemble and one filled with successful people. It was difficult to get everyone together last time, so it would be equally difficult to do it again.

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry is set to air later this summer on Gold.

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