Ruth Jones and James Corden have been friends for 10 years

Comedienne Ruth Jones thinks James Corden is going to make a brilliant father.

The Gavin & Stacey actress is in regular contact with former co-star James, 32, and is thrilled that he and girlfriend Julia Clarey are expecting a baby next summer.

'I think he will make a wonderful father,' Ruth, 42, tells Stella magazine.

'I hope he has lots of kids, actually; it would be great.'

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