Rob Brydon: ‘James Corden lost his way for a bit. I felt for him’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Ruth’s gone off and done six series of Stella, and James, of course, has done everything.” Did Brydon consider saying no when Corden finally rang with the news? “I don’t want to seem conceited,” says Brydon, “but my opinion is that it’s wonderful.” I can't say too much about it, but Gavin and Stacey keep having intimate moments interrupted, Smithy is conflicted, Neil the baby is in double figures, and Bryn – well, he’s the same as ever, tearing his hair out cooking a chaotic Christmas dinner for everyone. “The minute I do, someone will say, ‘I read an interview with Rob Brydon – he’s this or he’s that.’ I think it should be up to the viewer. “I’m painfully aware of the danger of ‘bloke off the telly sings’,” says Brydon.