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Rob Brydon has offered insight into the latest chapter of his comedy series, The Trip, explaining how factors such as aging, chilly environments, and a heightened awareness of health have influenced the new journey. The six-episode installment, titled The Trip to the Northern Lights, marks a reunion with longtime collaborator Steve Coogan, bringing the two together for their first Trip series in over five years.
In this fresh adventure, Brydon and Coogan explore northern Europe, combining their quest for gourmet cuisine with sharp-witted conversations, all while hoping to catch a rare glimpse of the aurora borealis. The series is once again helmed by acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom, who guides them through breathtaking natural landscapes and introduces them to the customs of Scandinavia.
Brydon shared with The Times some memorable moments from their time filming in Norway, including the duo frequently shedding layers and enjoying numerous sauna sessions followed by cold plunges into pristine Nordic waters, a routine he described as “wonderful.” Off-camera, Brydon recounted a personal highlight when he took Coogan on a scenic drive in a vintage car along mountain roads. During the trip, Brydon handed Coogan his phone and asked him to provide a running narration in the voice of Alan Partridge, Coogan’s well-known fictional broadcaster. Coogan embraced the role, offering spirited commentary that Brydon joked could have made for priceless footage if their director had been present. The actor emphasized that the moment remained a private one, reflecting the genuine warmth and affection that underpins their friendship—something rarely visible to others.
Now both in their sixties, Brydon notes that the nature of their conversations has evolved, with health becoming a frequent topic of discussion. He said, “That is something else Steve and I talk about a lot in real life. Health. ‘What are you taking for this or that?’ You tend to at our age.” This marks a departure from earlier series such as The Trip to Italy in 2014, where extended lunches and heavy drinking were common, and Brydon admits, “In some scenes, I’m totally smashed. We’d never do that now.” Maintaining fitness is a priority for Brydon, as he has a demanding schedule ahead. Besides the new Trip series, he hosts the podcast Brydon &, appears regularly on Would I Lie to You?, and has several television and publishing projects underway. In February, he will begin filming a new BBC sitcom, Bill’s Included, in which he stars as Bill Beam, a middle-aged divorcee who tries to avoid financial trouble by renting out spare rooms to students, leading to various comedic clashes across generations
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