New documentary to show comedian Lee Mack getting in shape for Soccer Aid

England's Lee Mack during Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2019 at Stamford Bridge, London in 2019
England's Lee Mack during Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2019 at Stamford Bridge, London in 2019 Credit: PA

A documentary showing Southport-born comedian Lee Mack's attempts to get into shape for the Soccer Aid charity football match is to air on ITV.

Lee Mack's Road To Soccer Aid will also follow him as he tries to improve his footballing technique after missing three penalties in three previous Soccer Aid matches.

England's Lee Mack during the pre-match warm up ahead of the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge, London, 2019. Credit: PA

He will be joined in the fundraising match by former Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt, television presenter Paddy McGuinness and former footballers Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Roberto Carlos and Jamie Redknapp.

Wayne Rooney will join Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp for Soccer Aid in Manchester on September 4. Credit: PA

The 10th anniversary edition of Soccer Aid, which raises money for Unicef, will take place at Manchester City's Eithad Stadium on September 4.

The 60-minute special documentary will see Mack meet "some famous friends, experts and sporting legends to help him achieve his dreams", according to a statement.

It will also "explore how children around the world have benefitted from the generosity of the Soccer Aid audience as Lee finds out more about the lives that have been changed by the extraordinary work of Unicef".

ITV will also air On Yer Bike For Soccer Aid during the week of Soccer Aid.

Paddy McGuiness joins Lee Mack in the documentary, whilst Andrew Flintoff will host 'On Your Bike For Soccer Aid'. Credit: PA

The programme is hosted by Preston born former cricketer Freddie Flintoff, who will be joined by ex-Olympic cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins who is from Chorley and eight celebrities as they undertake a two-wheeled challenge.