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Ep. 31 - Craig Ferguson

Ep. 31

Craig Ferguson is best known as the host of The Late Late Show on CBS in America from 2005-14 when the role was taken over by James Corden. He started his career as a standup comedian in the UK before moving to America where he stared in The Drew Carey Show. He’s also written and stared in numerous films, including in How to Train Your Dragon, and written three books. Craig is guest number 31 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .


Follow Craig Ferguson on Twitter: @CraigyFerg and Instagram @thecraigfergusonshow .


Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .


Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .


Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .

Music by Pass The Peas Music .

Artwork by Matthew Boxall .

Social media support by Harriet Stevens .


This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people.

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