Radio 4 Extra is to broadcast a three-hour Steve Coogan special, entitled Knowing Steve, Knowing You.

Om Saturday 10th October, four days before his 50th birthday, Coogan is joined by novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce for a look back at his life and career. There are exclusive new interviews and rare archive recordings.

The evening will include rare and archive recordings featuring some of Steve's creations as well as new interviews with people who have worked alongside him - including John Thomson, Henry Normal, Michael Winterbottom, Simon Greenall, Graham Duff, Sioned Wiliam and Steve Brown. Knowing Steve, Knowing You will highlight that perhaps Steve's greatest talent is that of re-invention.

Knowing Steve, Knowing You is broadcast on Radio 4 Extra at 9am - 12pm and again from 7pm - 10pm on October 10.

Pictured: Frank Cottrell Boyce and Steve Coogan by Stan Was.