More than five years since their escapades in Greece, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are reuniting for The Trip to the Northern Lights — the eagerly awaited fifth instalment of the multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed Sky Original comedy series.
Directed once again by renowned British director Michael Winterbottom (This England, 24 Hour Party People), the new series sees the pair take in rugged beauty of Northern Europe in a gloriously daft and delicious journey 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 — experience everything from sculptural Swedish hotels to remote Norwegian fishing huts, squabbling the entire time.
But amid their trademark blend of wit, rivalry and playful introspection, the longtime pals 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, The Trip to the Northern Lights maintains its format of equal parts sitcom, travelogue and midlife reckoning.
How can I watch The Trip?
The Trip series 1-4 are available to watch via Sky now.
Series one and two are available on BBC iPlayer (which you can access via Sky), while three and four are on Sky Comedy.
The Trip to the Northern Lights was announced in June 2025, with filming set to commence later in the year.
A release date is not confirmed, but check back in here for more info as we get it!
The Trip to the Northern Lights: Episodes
The Trip to the Northern Lights will be composed of six, half-hour long episodes.
More information will be available closer to the time of release – and we’ll be here to give you the full breakdown.
What has Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon said about The Trip to the Northern Lights?
On the announcement of the new series, 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.”
Steve Coogan added: “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.”
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.”