“Town Hall With Ringo Starr” will air live from Los Angeles on Jan. 30.
Music producer Don Was will moderate the Q&A, and Starr will perform at the event.
A day later, Starr will release his 17th solo album, Ringo 2012.
Brand said in a statement Thursday that he’s a “massive fan” of Starr, “but like most people I am ignorant as to his life before he rose to prominence with ‘Thomas the Tank Engine.’”
Added Brand: “Now we can unravel the enigma of Ringo.”
Past “Town Hall” specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Coldplay and members of Nirvana.