A reunion for Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps has moved beyond a wish-list: Will Mellor says creator Susan Nickson has written a special called Two Pints: Last Orders. But viewers hoping to see the BBC sitcom back on screen should note an important distinction. A script exists, according to Mellor; no broadcaster has announced that the reunion has been commissioned.
What Will Mellor has actually confirmed
In comments reported on 9 November 2026, Mellor said he would love to bring the original group together and that Nickson had written a proper reunion special. He described the proposed story as a look at where the characters are now, rather than simply another episode set during their younger years. Mellor also made clear that he is still trying to make the project happen. That is encouraging news for long-time viewers, but it is not the same as a confirmed production or transmission date.
The distinction matters because television reunions often spend years in development. Having a script gives the people involved something concrete to discuss with potential partners, but broadcasters still need to agree to finance, produce and schedule the programme. At present, there is no verified announcement of a network, streaming home, filming start or full returning cast for Last Orders.
Why a Two Pints reunion would be a notable return
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps originally followed a group of friends negotiating relationships, jobs and everyday life in Runcorn. Across nine series between 2001 and 2011, its lively dialogue and familiar friendships made it a distinctive part of British television comedy. Mellor played Gaz Wilkinson, alongside performers including Ralf Little, Sheridan Smith and Natalie Casey.
A reunion set years later would have a very different starting point. The characters who once argued about romances and nights out would now be confronting the consequences of decisions made decades ago. The reported ‘where are they now?’ approach suggests the special could acknowledge the passage of time instead of pretending the original cast are still living the same lives. Exactly how Nickson has handled that challenge remains undisclosed.
There is also a continuity question. Ralf Little’s character Jonny was killed off during the original run, so any attempt to reunite familiar faces would need to respect what the programme previously established. No plot device, cameo or character return should be treated as confirmed until the production team says so. The existence of a script does not establish which performers will appear.
Why the comeback has taken so long
Fans have heard hopeful comments about a return before. As Radio Times noted in its 9 November report, Nickson and members of the cast had discussed the possibility of reviving the sitcom in earlier years. Mellor previously indicated that the BBC was not keen to revisit it. His latest remarks therefore represent a fresh update on the state of the idea, not proof that an earlier obstacle has been resolved.
That history also helps explain why today’s news deserves careful wording. A written special may be an important creative milestone, but the final decision rests with whoever would commission and distribute it. It would be premature to promise a BBC comeback simply because the original programme aired there. A different broadcaster or streaming service could conceivably be approached, although no such deal has been announced.
What happens next for Last Orders?
The next meaningful development would be a formal commission, followed by production details such as casting and filming. Until then, viewers can take Mellor’s comments as evidence that the idea remains alive and has a proposed script behind it. They cannot yet take them as confirmation of an on-screen reunion.
For fans, the appeal is understandable: the sitcom’s original characters are now old enough for a reunion to explore how friendship changes over a quarter of a century. Whether that idea becomes television will depend on the creative team securing a home for the special. Mellor’s enthusiasm is clear; a release date is not.
Sources and verification
This report is based on Radio Times, 9 November 2026, and The Sun’s report of Mellor’s comments, 9 November 2026. Both describe a written reunion script; neither establishes a broadcaster commission or transmission date.