The first time I really began to appreciate the comedic talents of Steve Coogan was when he assumed the character of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Partridge">Alan Partridge</a>, the somewhat dim radio and television host. Steve's ability to mimic has only got better over time - and Michael Winterbottom, who'd previously directed Coogan in 24 Hour Party People, got the pleasure of working with Steve again for the gasto-mockumentary The Trip.

