Ep 114. 5/8/19 (Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh)

On the 114th episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden season 4 which aired on 5/8/19, viewers were treated to an entertaining and insightful dialogue between the host and his two guests: Christina Applegate and Kenneth Branagh.

Christina Applegate, the beloved actress who rose to fame with her roles in sitcoms such as "Married... with Children" and "Samantha Who?", was the first guest on the show. She was promoting her latest project at the time, the Netflix series "Dead to Me". The conversation started with James asking Christina about her experience working on the show. Applegate was happy to share how excited she was to work with co-star Linda Cardellini, and how they both got along so well that they often improvised their scenes together. Corden also asked Applegate about her recent involvement in a breast cancer awareness charity event she organized, which Christina passionately discussed. They also talked about how Christina's daughter sometimes watches her old sitcoms, which Applegate has mixed feelings about since some of the jokes would not be appropriate for children today due to changing societal expectations about comedy.

After the commercial break, James welcomed the second guest, Sir Kenneth Branagh, the renowned English actor, director, and producer. The conversation started with James asking Branagh about his experience directing the movie "Artemis Fowl," an adaptation of the popular children's book series by Eoin Colfer. Branagh shared how excited he was about the project and how he took on the challenge of bringing the fantastical world of the books to life on the big screen.

The two also talked at length about Branagh's career, looking back at his debut role in the play "Another Country" and reflecting on his time working on and directing Shakespeare plays. Kenneth also shared how his early interest in acting was sparked by watching TV shows like The Sweeney and Z Cars.

Throughout the episode, James Corden's signature wit and charm kept the audience engaged and entertained while he led the conversation with his guests. The episode was particularly notable for the easy rapport between James and Christina, as well as the fascinating insights into the experience of directing and producing movies that Kenneth shared. With each successive episode, The Late Late Show with James Corden continued to showcase the host's ability to bring out the best in his guests, offering a winning combination of humor, insight, and entertainment for viewers to enjoy.