A healthy dose of cynicism underpinned with compassion. That's the Tim Minchin way.

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James Corden was not on The Late Late Show on Wednesday night due the birth of his new baby daughter, but guest host Bryan Cranston was there to introduce musical poet Tim Minchin.

Minchin gave a touching rendition of his song "White Wine in the Sun," a song about how a rampant atheist like Minchin still enjoys Christmas. The song is addressed to the singer's daughter, so it was a particularly nice choice.