Monthly Archives: March 2009
- March 16, 2009
- Horne and Corden worried about over-exposure
James Corden and Mat Horne are worried about over-exposure. The comedy duo has seen a whirl-wind start to 2009, with several major projects reaching the public in a short time. The lads started the year (or really ended 2008) with the airing of the first Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. The show, which has achieved [...]
- March 15, 2009
- BBC pulls Horne & Corden gun sketch
In the wake of the tragic shooting at a German school last week, the BBC, Tiger Aspect (the production company behind Horne and Corden) and the performers have agreed to cut the final sketch of the premiere episode. Originally broadcast, Horne and Corden episode 1 featured “magicians” Johnny and Lee Miller performing an interpretive dance [...]
- March 14, 2009
- Times may be tough, but Comic Relief delivers
The world may be in the clutches of the global economic crisis, but that didn’t stop the generosity of Britons Friday. The biennial Comic Relief Red Nose Day brought in a record 57 million pounds for African aid. Dozens of stars and comics delivered hilarious performances during the telethon, broadcast on BBC1, including James Corden. [...]
- March 13, 2009
- Corden’s Smithy dresses down England football team
We now have the complete video of James Corden’s character Smithy (from Gavin & Stacey) dressing down the England football team as part of a spoof for Comic Relief. You can check out the YouTube video below, or find a higher quality clip by clicking here. You can also tune in tonight starting at 7pm [...]
- March 12, 2009
- Corden football spoof ready for broadcast
As we previously reported, James Corden has filmed a football spoof for Comic Relief. The sketch will air during Red Nose Day on BBC1 this Friday, March 13th at 7pm. The sketch involves Corden, as his character Smithy from Gavin & Stacey, dressing down the England squad including David Beckham. On last week’s Friday Night [...]
- March 12, 2009
- Lesbian Vampire Killers – New Video, commentary
The good people over at SciFind.co.uk have managed to get their hands on several new videos for the upcoming Lesbian Vampire Killers, starring James Corden and Mat Horne. The list includes new webisodes from “behind the scenes” during filming and new clips from a recent press junket. Check them (along with some other bitchingly-awesome sci-fi [...]
- March 11, 2009
- Win tickets to gala screening of Lesbian Vampire Killers
The Guardian is giving away a pair of tickets to the premiere of Lesbian Vampire Killers, the new horror/comedy staring James Corden and Mat Horne. Entries must be received by Sunday, March 15th. The screening will include appearances from the stars and director Phil Claydon and is set for 17 March in London. The film [...]
- March 11, 2009
- Horne & Corden: Critical + Audience Reactions
Horne and Corden The initial reactions are in to the premiere episode of Horne & Corden, the new sketch comedy show starring James Corden and Mat Horne. While critics continue to skewer the series (I’ve yet to read a positive critical reception), the audience figures from last night show strong support. Horne & Corden attracted [...]
- March 10, 2009
- Horne + Corden talk “Horne & Corden”
A spate of new interviews and nuggets has peppered the Internet in advance of the premiere of Horne & Corden Tuesday night. The new sketch comedy begins it’s six-episode run March 10th, 10:30pm on BBC3. We thought we’d pull together some of the best coverage, including our own past posts. In the descriptive if plainly [...]
- March 9, 2009
- Corden and girlfriend Sheridan Smith at awards show
James Corden and his girlfriend Sheridan Smith attended the Laurence Olivier Awards Sunday night in London. Corden, who reunited with Smith last month after a year apart, “showed his devotion to his girlfriend by lending her his jacket to to brave the cold.” The couple also held hands and embraced during the show. SOURCE: Mail [...]