The Last Late Late Show: Chapter 1 — Launching An Unknown

We are celebrating eight years of The Late Late Show with James Corden with a 6-part documentary about the show's history from its inception to the finale. Part One dives into the formation and launch of the series in late 2014/early 2015.

Parts 2-6 will be released on The Late Late Show YouTube channel soon.

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Watch The Late Late Show with James Corden weeknights at 12:35 AM ET/11:35 PM CT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[TheLateLateShow]

Thanks for hanging with us for 8 years!

[princess_styles]

I’m gonna miss James as the host. Ends of an era are never easy. My heart broke first when Zayn left 1D and then later the following year the band split, then 2020 came, covid hit and Jesy Nelson left Little mix and that band then took a “hiatus” (I can never look at the word again…. 1D are my favorite liars lol.) and now James is moving on. It’s really hard to let go of those who gave you the best laughs and memories. I was 5 when 1D got together, then 9 when I first saw Late Late, and I’m 17 now. Time flys. This is a really hard goodbye James. Really hard one. But I’m so happy for you to live the best life with your gorgeous wife and precious children :) wish you nothing but happiness

[sandsson]

we are the ones to thank for all the laughter and all the love and warmth that has been spread over eight years. It will be empty without James and the gang ❤

[enicvjetic]

Thank you for giving us the best One Direction interviews. We all love you James. Thank you for everything!

[riyabanerjee]

Thank you for all the laughs and thank you for being you! You'll always be the manager of one direction for directioners. It feels like we have lost another part of 1D thinking we'll never see the late late show again. I hope the kidnapping tweets will stop for now! Thank you James for all the moments we'll miss you a lot and we are so damn proud of you ❤

[oOcitizenOo]

Thanks James and the team for tons of positive emotions, laughter and joyful pastime this show gave to us, the audience. I'll never forget Carpool Karaoke series, Crosswalk the musical and Late Nigh Tinder episodes - they were absolutely fun and legendary!

[melbourneausttours]

My son is 10 years old almost 11 so I can understand that you want to be spending time with your kids. All the best to your family

[rosy]

When I was in the ICU paralyzed from the waste down and recovering from my second major surgery following the most excruciating and traumatic near death experience of my life, it was your show alone that helped me get through that dark time. I've been hooked ever since. I'll be so sad after the show's over, but happy that you all got the best possible experience from it. I love you all.❤ God Bless xoxo

[treborretsnom]

In 1990 i was a young airman, going to my next duty station, which was in the English countryside, little did i know there was a fine young man in High Wycombe, he was coming up, just around the corner, and would make me so happy at the end of my travels. ❤ Thanks James, thank you Great Britain 🇬🇧

[eliskalichtenberkova]

James Corden is the biggest legend.😊 It seems like just yesterday when James and One Direction were in the same car singing so divinely🤪Where are those times🥺😥

[JLady]

Thank you Late Late Show. We're going to miss you all- James, Reggie, band, Ian, crew, the producers. What a family! You have brought so much joy to many households. I am so bloody grateful that we have YouTube!

Wishing you all the best. Please don't be a stranger to our screens.

James - Welcome home!

Much love! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[aggelikispiliotopoulos]

The Live Tinder was THE ABSOLUTELY BEST ... I almost chocked drinking water I laughed so... I love him so much!!! Bless Him, always! I bin watched!!! ❤❤

[smartgrandma]

We went from "Who the heck is James Corden", to "we love James Corden", and now we are thinking "What the F**K are we going to do without James Corden!!!!" Saying that you are going to be tremendously missed is a horrendous understatement!! This is upsetting on so many levels James. You are one of a kind and have brought us so much pure joy! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are loved by countless people here in the Please come back, at least periodically, and do more carpool for us. I can't say goodbye to you. I am just saying see you

[radmyp.]

Amazing show, will miss you all so much..
The Funniest segment of the show was "take a break"
And the way he sing on every carpool every song is outstanding, what a voice, knew all the lyrics,
😢Funniest guy ever

[lovelivexoxo]

i am sooo proud of how far he’s come ❤️ sending all my love to him and his future

ps : i wish the one direction “reunion” rumours were true 😅🥲

[iolagillespie]

Thanks for eight years..I will miss you and all your singing. Good luck..

[livvylovesyouu]

didn’t feel like 8 years. thank you for making everyone’s hearts so full ❤💛🇮🇪💚💙

[davidlevy]

There's no other show like this. It will be really missed

[duhnonymous]

James and crew, thank you all so much. I laughed and cried and sang along. I wish all of you the best in whatever you do next.

[kozdpcq]

7 years ago I've started watching this show to learn English. Still hard to believe this show will be ended. Thanks for giving me joy and much fun to my daily lives. You guys will be missed so bad.
I am always rooting for your next journey.
Love from South Korea❤