Ep 73. Lea Michele, Norm Macdonald, Nothing But Thieves

In episode 73 of season 2 of The Late Late Show with James Corden, host James Corden welcomes three special guests to the show: Lea Michele, Norm Macdonald, and Nothing But Thieves. The show begins with James Corden doing his usual monologue filled with snarky commentary on recent news and pop culture events.

Lea Michele, the actress known for her role on Glee, joins the couch to discuss her new album "Places." James and Lea talk about her musical theatre background and how it influenced her new music. They also discuss her time on Glee and her upcoming role in a new ABC sitcom.

Next, comedian Norm Macdonald sits down with James Corden to talk about his new book "Based on a True Story." They discuss the concept of truth in storytelling and how Norm's book blurs the line between fiction and reality. Norm shares some hilarious stories about his time on Saturday Night Live and his thoughts on the current state of political comedy.

The musical guest for this episode is the British band Nothing But Thieves. They perform two songs from their new album "Broken Machine" and talk with James Corden about their influences and creative process.

Throughout the episode, James Corden continues to deliver his signature brand of comedy with skits such as "Crosswalk the Musical: Beauty and the Beast" and "The Bold and the Lyrical" which features Lea Michele, Norm Macdonald, and James Corden acting out soap opera scenes using only song lyrics.

Overall, episode 73 of The Late Late Show with James Corden is filled with laughter, entertainment, and engaging interviews with some of today's most talented performers.