These days, James Corden is one of the most recognisable faces in the industry.

And while he may seem like an overnight success to many, James has actually been plugging away at his TV career for more than two decades.

Long before he hit it big Stateside with The Late Late Show, the British star was honing his interviewing skills in the UK, and cut his teeth with none other than rock legend Meatloaf.

And in honour of James' 38th birthday, BBC last night released footage of a teenage James shooting the breeze with the I'd Do Anything For Love singer all the way back in 1995.

Looking ever so slightly awe-struck, a 17-year-old James, rocking classic 90s attire, chatted with Meatloaf over an English breakfast, and in fairness to him, he did a lot better than we would have fresh out of secondary school.

Ladies, this is beyond cute.