David Farnor | On 19, Jun 2025

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are reuniting for another trip – this time, on a trip to the Northern Lights.

More than five years since their Grecian escapades, the duo will team up once more for a fifth chapter in the Sky Original comedy series. Directed once again by Michael Winterbottom (This England, 24 Hour Party People), the six-part season will see the pair trade Mediterranean sunshine for the rugged beauty of Northern Europe. What follows will be a gloriously daft and delicious journey — this time through Scandinavia — in search of fine food, wry conversation and a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights.

Rob, 60, and Steve — still very much 59 — will set off to explore northern Europe’s wildest reaches, from sculptural Swedish hotels to remote Norwegian fishing huts, delivering their trademark blend of wit, rivalry and playful introspection. Along the way, they reflect on ageing, ambition, family and fame — mostly through the lens they know best: themselves — from podcasting spats and BAFTA one-upmanship to debates on Bond, Bergman and whether they’ll ever retire. Expect equal parts sitcom, travelogue and midlife reckoning.

Steve Coogan said: “I’m delighted that Michael Winterbottom has managed to persuade me at the age of 59 to join Rob, aged 60, to squeeze the last few drops of comedy from a bottle that we both thought was pretty much empty.”

Rob Brydon said: “I’m so pleased to be heading out on a Trip once again, this time to beautiful Scandinavia and how lovely to do it while Steve Coogan, Michael Winterbottom and I still have most of our faculties.”

Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Original Scripted, Sky UK and Ireland, said: “We’re excited to continue this iconic series with Steve, Rob and Michael. Their singular blend of comedy, character and cultural commentary feels as fresh as ever. The Trip to the Northern Lights promises to be a smart, surprising and brilliantly funny new chapter.”

The Trip to the Northern Lights is produced by Revolution Films, Baby Cow Productions and Small Man in association with Sky Studios. Executive producers are Michael Winterbottom, Melissa Parmenter, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. The series producer is Josh Hyams.

Filming will begin later this year on location in Scandinavia.

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