Comics head to Scandinavia in search of the Northern Lights

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are to reunite for another series of The Trip, this time heading to Scandinavia in search of the Northern Lights.

The new series comes more than five years since their Grecian escapades, and follows precious travels to the Peak District in 2010, Italy in 2014 and Spain in 2017.

The fifth instalment will comprise six episodes and will be filmed later this year, directed once again by Michael Winterbottom, and airing on Sky.

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.'

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.’ 

According to the show's description, ‘the pair trade Mediterranean sunshine for the rugged beauty of Northern Europe. What follows is a gloriously daft and delicious journey   in search of fine food, wry conversation and a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights.’

Brydon and Coogan will visit sculptural Swedish hotels and remote Norwegian fishing huts as they reflect on ageing, ambition, family and fame and whether they’ll ever retire. 

Sky executive Meghan Lyvers added: ‘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.’

This is the second comedy travelogue to be announced today, following Sara ​Pascoe and Roisin ​Conaty's new adventure.

Made by: Revolution Films, Baby Cow Productions and Small Man in association with Sky Studios
Directed by: Michael Winterbottom 
Executive producers:  Michael Winterbottom, Melissa Parmenter, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon
Series producer: Josh Hyams.

Published: 18 Jun 2025