Phoebe Waller-Bridge and 'hot priest' Andrew Scott spotted handing out gin and tonics to Fleabag fans

Waller-Bridge and Scott's characters famously bonded over the drink in the BBC series

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott were filmed handing out G&Ts to queueing fans outside the stage show of Fleabag in the West End.

The show’s writer and creator Waller-Bridge appeared outside the Wyndham Theatre in London with her on-screen love interest before a show on Saturday 7 September.

The two characters famously bonded over M&S cans of the alcoholic drink in the second series of the comedy-drama. Sales of the drink rose by 24 per cent following the scene, according to the retailer.

Alexei, who filmed the interaction, told The Guardian: “Just before the box office opened, Andrew Scott came out followed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge carrying boxes of M&S G&T, giving them away to everyone in the queue.”

“No one could believe it was actually happening! Phoebe Waller-Bridge thanked everyone for waiting for hours and said that she hoped people would get tickets and would enjoy the show.

She added: “Andrew was carrying slimline G&T, whilst PWB [Waller-Bridge] had the ‘full-fat one’, as she said. It was a huge surprise to everyone and was very nice of them. Everyone was in shock.”

Fleabag shows are running until 14 September.