The Trip returning to Sky with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon

The Trip to the Northern Lights sees the pair reunite more than five years since their Grecian escapades.

More than five years since their Grecian escapades, Sky has confirmed that Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are reuniting for The Trip to the Northern Lights, the eagerly awaited fifth instalment of their comedy series which began on the BBC before moving to Sky in 2017.

The new six-part series will see the pair trade Mediterranean sunshine for the rugged beauty of Northern Europe. What follows is 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, 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.

Equal parts sitcom, travelogue and midlife reckoning, The Trip to the Northern Lights promises to be Coogan and Brydon at their bickering, brilliant best.

Once again, it'll be directed by renowned British director Michael Winterbottom and speaking about reuniting with Rob Brydon, 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."

To which Rob Brydon added "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."

Directed by Michael Winterbottom and produced by Revolution Films, Baby Cow Productions and Small Man in association with Sky Studios, The Trip to the Northern Lights will be series produced by Josh Hyams and executive produced by Michael Winterbottom, Melissa Parmenter, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.

Speaking about The Trip to the Northern Lights, 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 six-part series will commence shooting later this year on location in Scandinavia.

The Trip to the Northern Lights will air on Sky