After two culinary comedy excursions on the Beeb and the big screen, Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and Michael Winterbotttom's The Trip is headed to pastures new: Spain and Sky Atlantic.
The new series – there's no word on whether it'll be turned into a film yet – will once again follow the leads' fictionalised characters as they banter, squabble and chew over all manner of topics while sampling a wealth of different dishes. This one will see them head off on a road trip from the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast for a fresh helping of gastronomic adventures.
“Having thought long and hard about yet another sojourn into culinary distractions and middle age, I have reluctantly agreed to Eviva Espana," says Coogan. "I have a hole in my diary, there will be free food and accommodation and Rob Brydon is surprisingly good company. I also like Michael.” And as for Winterbottom? "It has been more than three years since the last Trip, and travelling with Rob and Steve is always enjoyable – so it seemed like a good idea to go on another journey together – before they get too old."
The cameras will roll later this year. We'd bet good money on one or two impressions being rolled out, too.