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James Corden
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
James Corden, actor and writer of Gavin & Stacey, is Kirsty Young's castaway is the actor and writer .
As a child he longed to act - he found early success in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys and became a household name for the TV show he devised and co-wrote, Gavin and Stacey. These days he's starring in the West End in the comedy One Man, Two Guvnors. It is due to transfer to Broadway in the spring and he says: "I'm well aware that this could well be the best part that I ever play on stage - it's a gift for any actor who has any interest in comedy. It feels like all my dreams come true."
Record: Days Like this - Van Morrison
Book: A book to learn the piano
Luxury: A piano
Producer: Leanne Buckle.
As a child he longed to act - he found early success in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys and became a household name for the TV show he devised and co-wrote, Gavin and Stacey. These days he's starring in the West End in the comedy One Man, Two Guvnors. It is due to transfer to Broadway in the spring and he says: "I'm well aware that this could well be the best part that I ever play on stage - it's a gift for any actor who has any interest in comedy. It feels like all my dreams come true."
Record: Days Like this - Van Morrison
Book: A book to learn the piano
Luxury: A piano
Producer: Leanne Buckle.
Released:
Feb 12, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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