The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Original language: English
- talk
The story
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
What it’s like
Bright studio light on a warm, busy set, with the host's signature crooning sign-offs and the band's brass punching up every segment. The look is classic late-night television: a fixed desk in front of a glossy backdrop, close two-shot and reaction cutaways, and the lively hum of a studio audience that cheers on cue and turns the room into a shared, loose party. The vibe is upbeat, chatty and warm, with a playful goofiness rather than a sharp edge: the kind of thing that works as background while getting ready for bed, a light end-of-workday unwind, or a low-effort catch-up after a long day. Pacing is brisk and segmented, moving from a monologue into celebrity sit-downs, games, and recurring bits, with sketches that lean on sing-alongs, car-pool and carpool-style stunts, and quick cuts between bits. Emotionally it stays cheerful and affable, with the host's enthusiasm doing most of the work and little darkness. Intensity is low: mild crude jokes and innuendo now and then, no violence, no gore, no fear. It suits viewers who want a friendly, sociable hour of celebrity chat and silly games, and anyone who wants comfortable company without anything heavy.
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