Gavin and Stacey stars to present their own chat show

By Lara Gould, sundaymirror.co.uk 20/07/2008

Gavin and Stacey (Pic: SM)

Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Matthew Horne are to get their own chat show.

A source close to the pair revealed last night: "Matt and James are probably the most in-demand stars on TV at the moment and the BBC want to capitalise on that.

"Both lads are being groomed for big futures. There is talk of them becoming the new Matt Lucas and David Walliams."

The pair - who play best friends in the Bafta-winning comedy hit - are in the final stage of talks about the new show.

It will be in addition to a forthcoming BBC3 sketch series and a Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey, which 29-year-old James (pictured) devised with co-star Ruth Jones.

The series has already been snapped up by US channels and American TV company NBC are planning their own version.