Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis shares his excitement ahead of working with his real life partner and on-screen wife Claire Skinner on Christmas special

Hugh Dennis has sweetly admitted he is 'really looking forward' to working with his real life partner Claire Skinner again on the upcoming Christmas special. Hugh Dennis has sweetly admitted he is 'really looking forward' to working with his real life partner Claire Skinner again on the upcoming Christmas special The comedian and actor, 62, and his on-screen wife Claire, 59, began a real relationship after the popular BBC sitcom last aired in 2016 Hugh also revealed that his on-screen family, the Brockmans, no longer live together which he admitted he will find 'strange'. Hugh's appearance comes after it was announced the beloved BBC drama will return with a special one-off episode this Christmas 10 years after the series ended It was later confirmed that the Brockman's are back for a Christmas special with viewers set to discover what has happened to the family in the past decade Ramona also excitedly announced the news on her Instagram page, sharing a recent picture with her on-screen brothers Tyger and Daniel The stars of the original series are returning for the special including Hugh Dennis as dad Pete, Claire Skinner as mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake, Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben, and Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen. SEE YOU SOON' The stars of the original series are returning for the special including Hugh Dennis as dad Pete, Claire Skinner as mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake, Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben, and Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen Fans were delighted by the news that the British sitcom is set for a big festive return and took to social media to share their excitement The child stars of Outnumbered previously sent fans into a frenzy as they reunited nine years after the hit show ended in October They said: 'Outnumbered AND Gavin & Stacey Christmas specials this year?