Jones, Corden starstruck by 'Neighbours' actor

Gavin & Stacey pair James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed that they were starstruck by former Neighbours actor Alan Dale.

Their sitcom picked up programme of the year at last night's BAFTA Television Awards with Corden also winning for best comedy performance.

Corden said he was flattered just to be nominated and couldn't believe he was in the same room as Alan Dale.

He said: "To be on a list was enough, let alone in a room with Jim Robinson (Dale's character in the soap), who's like amazing."

His co-star Ruth Jones added that she was embarrassed after talking to Dale.

"I went up to him and said, 'I really loved you in Neighbours'. He didn't look very happy. I really regret that," Jones said.

The pair were coy on any plans for a third series of the BBC Three show, saying they would think about it after completing the Christmas special.

Corden explained: "We're only going to write one if it's going to be better than the first two. People say, 'We want a third series', but people want a good one."