Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet of Crisps is set for a comeback

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet of Crisps is set for a comeback with a one-off special, according to Will Mellor, who played Gaz Wilkinson.

The news comes after Sheridan Smith revealed her disappointment that she hasn't been recast as Ruth 'Rudi' Smith for the Gavin And Stacey Christmas special. 

Sheridan famously played Janet Keogh in the sitcom, the wife of Ralph Little's character Jonny. 

Woop! Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet of Crisps is set for a comeback - with the news revealed just days after Sheridan Smith (centre) was snubbed from the Gavin And Stacey remake

Woop! Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet of Crisps is set for a comeback - with the news revealed just days after Sheridan Smith (centre) was snubbed from the Gavin And Stacey remake

She's back! Sheridan will not return as Smithy's straight-talking sister Rudi in the forthcoming Gavin and Stacey Christmas special

She's back! Sheridan will not return as Smithy's straight-talking sister Rudi in the forthcoming Gavin and Stacey Christmas special

The show, which is available on BBC iPlayer, follows the lives of five 20-somethings who live in Runcorn, Cheshire, meeting at a local pub to chat about life. It aired from 2001-2011. 

Actor Will took to Instagram on Tuesday and revealed that he's had lots of messages from fans asking for a remake, in the wake of the Gavin And Stacey news.

He said: 'Alright people, sorry I have not been on for a while, I have been waiting for something to tell you, some news, you know what I mean?

Delighted: Will Mellor, who played Gaz Wilkinson on Two Pints, revealed the news on Instagram Stories

Delighted: Will Mellor, who played Gaz Wilkinson on Two Pints, revealed the news on Instagram Stories 

'Recently, since Two Pints came back, it is on at 11 o'clock every night on Gold, they are showing every episode, people have been messaging me about how much they miss the show and how much it was part of their growing up.

'They're saying "please bring it back for a special or do something". Well, I have been listening and reading your messages and I think we are going to get a Two Pints special off the ground.'

Will said he's already set the wheels in motion and was keen to let his fans know what information he had. 

Nostalgia: The show, which is available on BBC iPlayer, follows the lives of five 20-somethings who live in Runcorn, Cheshire and aired from 2001-2011.

Nostalgia: The show, which is available on BBC iPlayer, follows the lives of five 20-somethings who live in Runcorn, Cheshire and aired from 2001-2011.

A step back in time: Sheridan (left) played Ralf Little's love interest, Janet

A step back in time: Sheridan (left) played Ralf Little's love interest, Janet

He said: 'I spoke to Susan Nickson (show creator) and we are hopefully going to try and get a Two Pints special going. 

'Just to say thank you for all the support of people who love the show and got behind it.

'Watch this space, just got to dot the 'i's and cross the 't's and hopefully a Two Pints special will be on the way.' 

The show also famously starred Natalie Casey as Donna Henshaw, Gaz's love interest and Kathryn Drysdale as Louise Brooks.

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard stars as Natalie's onscreen mother. 

Sheridan discussed the Gavin and Stacey remake on Zoe Ball's Radio Two show on

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