Corden Stands Out At Comic Relief

Whilst the purpose of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day can never be called into question - the actual night of entertainment ranged between awful to truly awful.

Of course the way the event raises awareness for the plight of children overseas and at home is not just commendable but essential. The millions of pounds raised will go to worthwhile projects in education, hospitals and homes. Such a shame that the governments of these countries allow things to even get to this point.

But going back to the 'comedy' I want to make a couple of points. Little Britain and Catherine Tate have long outstayed their welcome. I don't want to call their humour uneducated because it clearly has a market. But as most of the night was spent resorting to 'fart' jokes I could barely raise a chuckle.

I will say that Lenny Henry is a far better person when he talks about serious issues or acts in dramas. He isn't anywhere near as funny as he thinks he is.

So the standout performance of the night - Essex boy James Corden. He has emerged as a far more original entertainer than any of his slim counterparts. The way he ripped into the England national team was priceless - with Beckham struggling to keep a straight face throughout. Check out the clip on Youtube - James Corden and the England team. Never would an England manager been so motivational!

Gervais and Merchant were funny too - they are an incredible tandem, masterfully sending up their own reputations.

As for the rest, oh dear. Pitiful.

I'll focus on the positive - they raised a hell of a lot of money. Maybe I'm just too harsh.