Gavin And Stacey stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman reunite as they get to work on set of BBC drama Care in Liverpool

Published: 17:27 BST, 27 June 2018 | Updated: 18:05 BST, 27 June 2018

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They were first seen together on the small screen in the hit show Gavin And Stacey.

And Sheridan Smith, 37, and Alison Steadman, 71, are back at it again, as they were spotted filming scenes for their upcoming BBC drama Care on Sunday.

Happy to be reunited as they stepped out in front of Liverpool hospital, they got ready to shoot some distressing scenes which saw Alison's character be wheeled into a stroke recovery unit.

Back again: Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman reunited on Sunday as they got to work on the set of BBC drama Care in Liverpool

Dream team: Alison (far right) appeared in Gavin And Stacey alongside Sheridan (not pictured)

The 90-minute film focuses on Jenny (Sheridan), a mother-of-two whose life is turned upside down when her own mother Mary (Alison) has a devastating stroke that causes her to develop dementia.

Sheridan appeared to be in bright spirits as they filmed in the sunshine, but she was quick to jump headfirst into her gritty role.

Dressed in a casual ensemble that saw her wear a green jacket over a light blue shirt and jeans, the actress looked downcast as she got into character.

Excited: Sheridan looked to be in bright spirits as they filmed in the sun, but was quick to jump headfirst into her gritty role

Tough role: The 90-minute film focuses on Jenny (Sheridan), a mother-of-two whose life turns upside down when her mother Mary (Alison) has a stroke that causes her to develop dementia

Happy: Whilst Alison's character appeared to be withdrawn, the actress wore a bright smile when cameras weren't on and she was clearly pleased with the day's work

As she became fully immersed in her character, Alison could be seen wandering around the grounds while dressed in a white hospital gown and a matching cardigan.

Wearing navy blue socks and grey sandals, the actress had a natural look as she wore minimal touches of make-up.

Whilst Alison's character appeared to be withdrawn, the actress wore a bright smile when cameras weren't on and she was clearly pleased with the day's work.

Immersed: Dressed in a casual ensemble that saw her don a green jacket over a light blue shirt and jeans, the actress looked downcast as she got into character

Lost: Alison could be seen wandering around the grounds aimlessly as she became fully immersed in her character while dressed in a white hospital gown and a matching cardigan

Ready to roll: Sheridan appeared to be in bright spirits as they filmed in the sun, but was quick to jump headfirst into her gritty role

Tough scenes: While there is no set air date for the film, the new scenes see Sheridan's character Jenny meet with medical professionals after arriving at the care unit with her mother

While there is no set air date for the film, the new scenes see Sheridan's character, Jenny, meet with medical professionals at the care unit with her mother, Mary.

Taken carefully out of an ambulance, Mary looks confused as the meeting takes place in front of her while a paramedic holds on tightly to the back of her wheelchair.

The BBC drama is sure to pull at heartstrings when it's released, as Jenny struggles to deal with the challenge of taking care of her mother.

Preparation is key: Alison could be seen talking with members of the crew during a break

Hard-working: Sheridan walked back and forth through the set as she got ready to jump headfirst into her new character

Dementia sufferer: Taken carefully out of an ambulance, Mary looks confused as the meeting takes place in front of her and a paramedic holds on tightly onto the back of her wheelchair

Having previously helped to take care of her two girls while Jenny worked full-time at their local supermarket, Mary can no longer look after herself as her debilitating illness continues to take a turn for the worse.

Because of this, Jenny struggles to cope with the realisation that she will now have to be responsible for her mother's well being as well as her two children.

Torn between her life and taking care of her parent, Jenny has to figure out how she and her sister Claire (Sinead Keenan) can look after her - but it seems like they'll have to fight to make it possible.

Difficult: In the film, Jenny struggles to cope with the realisation that she will now have to be responsible for her mother's well being as well as her two children

Busy: Alison appeared to be talking about the role with crew members to prepare

Getting ready: Alison sat patiently as make-up artists got her ready for the day's filming

Of the filming, show writer Jimmy McGovern said in a press release: 'A great cast, a wonderful director and a superb co-writer! I'm really looking forward to making this.'

While his co-writer Gillian Juckes couldn't help but gush, and said: 'It has been a great experience working with Jimmy and a wonderful opportunity to write about a subject very close to my heart.'

Talking about the new show, Controller of BBC Drama Piers Wenger added: 'It's always an honour to work with Jimmy McGovern, here joining forces with Gillian Juckes on her first script for a television drama.

'Together they tell a truly remarkable story of one woman's battle to get the best care for her mother. The cast, led by the wonderful Sheridan Smith, will portray this poignant story with the warmth and gravitas it deserves.'

In a good mood: Alison appeared to be dancing as she waited to get to work on set

Sudden changes: Having previously helped to take care of her two girls while Jenny worked full-time at their local supermarket, Alison's character Mary can no longer look after herself

Can't wait: Of the filming, show writer Jimmy McGovern said: 'A great cast, a wonderful director and a superb co-writer! I'm really looking forward to making this.'