A nightly talk show built around one host's willingness to turn celebrity interviews into games nobody saw coming.
What is The Late Late Show with James Corden about?
Taking over a chair long held by a previous host, this run of the show reshapes the format around bits that spill out of the studio and into the world — a piece of the appeal that made it stand apart from other late-night desks. Guests still sit for the traditional conversation, but the show is equally built around segments where the format itself becomes the joke, whether that means a musical detour or a group of stars trapped in an unlikely scenario together. The house band and announcer keep the energy tethered to a classic talk-show rhythm, while the recurring bits give the series its own identity separate from its competitors. Across its run the show leaned on a rotating cast of actors, musicians, and public figures dropping in to promote new work while getting pulled into whatever game the night has planned for them.
About the cast
James Corden hosts every episode, with Reggie Watts serving as bandleader and a frequent on-air foil, anchoring the show's musical interludes and studio banter.
Context & significance
The series launched after Craig Ferguson's retirement handed the time slot to a new host, and this catalogue entry covers the show's 2020 season, part of its long-running nightly slot on American network television.
Watching The Late Late Show with James Corden on Ktime
Episodes stream on K-Time with a free account login, in the show's original English. K-Time's Farsi interface makes it easy for Persian-speaking viewers to browse and follow a nightly talk show alongside the rest of the catalogue.