List of Horne & Corden episodes

Horne & Corden is a British sketch show written by, and starring, Mathew Horne and James Corden (Gavin & Stacey) and aired on BBC television. The first episode was broadcast on 10 March 2009 on BBC Three. It is presented by Mathew Horne and James Corden in front of a live audience, in a style reminiscent of Morecambe and Wise, featuring pre-recorded sketches (often on location) and vignettes filmed in a studio with an audience. The first episode even had a song and dance routine as the final piece of the episode, still in keeping with a Morecambe and Wise tradition of variety/comedy show.[1] The first episode attracted the highest ratings for a comedy show debut on BBC Three.[2]

While there were talks of a second series,[3] declining ratings and negative reviews prompted the show's cancellation, with Corden himself calling the sketch show a "mistake".[4]

List of episodes
# Title Written by Original airdate Viewers
1"Series 1, Episode 1"Mathew Horne & James Corden10 March 2009 (2009-03-10)1.37
We meet Xander, the old boarding school chum from hell; see Tim Goodall, the gayest news reporter ever; watch James's valiant attempts to win a world championship relay race; see the army searching for a new Nokia charger; and see Ricky Gervais has a very special turn in the latest Karate Kid film.
2"Series 1, Episode 2"Mathew Horne & James Corden17 March 2009 (2009-03-17)1.10
James struggles to keep the show together when Mathew is late, Shovey Mate surprises his friend mid-urination, and Mat and James struggle in the world synchronised swimming championships. Superman and Spider-Man have another awkward meeting in the local supermarket, gay reporter Tim Goodall investigates knife crime, Apparently Man tells his work mate about the fight he 'apparently' got into last night, and we take a break for an infomercial about the dangers of aspinall.
3"Series 1, Episode 3"Mathew Horne & James Corden24 March 2009 (2009-03-24)0.89
Mat and James try to do their bit to help a disabled fan... with disastrous results. Meanwhile, Superman has to give Spider-Man some very bad news about Banana Man; Ricky Gervais takes on a new western film; James has something interesting to show Mat; and the Young People's Church have a very special message for the non-believers.
4"Series 1, Episode 4"Mathew Horne & James Corden31 March 2009 (2009-03-31)0.98
A bank job is interrupted when someone needs a phone charger; the Burger Boys visit the dentist with disastrous results; Xander has an unfortunate incident with a children's toy; Shovey Mate turns up in a cafe; Jonny and Lee Miller tackle Orinoco Flow; and Paul Whitehouse makes a guest appearance.
5"Series 1, Episode 5"Mathew Horne & James Corden7 April 2009 (2009-04-07)N/A
The Vague Critics provide more meaningless debate; Xander interrupts Jibson's work presentation; the Silent Farter is once again not that silent; and Mat desperately tries to catch up with the mysterious Julie.
6"Series 1, Episode 6"Mathew Horne & James Corden14 April 2009 (2009-04-14)N/A
Tim Goodall tackles obesity; Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party; Shovey Mate attacks in a lift; Spider-Man and Superman finally show their true colours; and the Young People's Church have a song with a mission. Plus, a guest appearance from Will Young.

References

General
  • "Horne & Corden - Episode Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2 April 2009.

Specific
  1. "Horne & Corden". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
  2. Plunkett, John (11 March 2009). "TV ratings: Horne & Corden score BBC3's highest-rating comedy debut". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
  3. Rushton, Katherine (31 March 2009). "Second series of Horne & Corden in pipeline". Broadcast. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
  4. "Corden: 'Sketch show was mistake'". BBC News. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
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