John - who has played the village vicar since 1996 - was surprised by Michael, appropriately, on the set of Emmerdale's St Mary's Church.
Among the guests who greet John back at the studios of Yorkshire Television are musician Neil Tennant and actress Sue Johnston.

Michael surprised Gyles at London's Duchess Theatre at the curtain call of his current show, Zipp! 100 Musicals in 100 Minutes.
The author, broadcaster and former Conservative Member of Parliament was greeted by, among others, actress and dancer Bonnie Langford, broadcaster Nicholas Parsons and singer Dave Willetts.