Series synopsis
The Trip is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on November 1, 2010. It ended on March 31, 2020. It was created by Michael Winterbottom. It stars Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and Claire Keelan.
Steve agrees to review six restaurants and takes Rob with him.
Premise
Steve agrees to review six restaurants and takes Rob with him.
Premise: Eat, drink and try not to kill each other.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Coogan as Steve
- Rob Brydon as Rob
- Claire Keelan as Emma
Guest cast
- Ben Stiller as Ben Stiller
- Tessa Walker as Chloe
- Charlie Jeffreys as Charlie
- Aurore Delion as Aurore
- Victor M. Magaldi as Altamira Guide
- Ida Camara as Txoko Waiter
- Itxaso Roteta as Waitress in Bar
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 45 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 21 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | November 1, 2010 | December 6, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 4, 2014 | May 9, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 6, 2017 | May 11, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 6 | March 3, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falling in the Water | |
| 2 | We Leave at Dawn | |
| 3 | Wine Tasting |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Inn at Whitewell Steve is commissioned to review half a dozen restaurants and plans a trip around the north of England with his food loving American girlfriend. But when his girlfriend decides to leave him and return to the States, Steve reluctantly calls Rob, the only person he can think of who will be available. |
November 1, 2010 |
| 2 |
L'Enclume Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel. |
November 8, 2010 |
| 3 |
Holbeck Ghyll Steve and Rob stay at Coleridge's old home, Greta Hall, in Keswick. They visit Dove Cottage and lunch at Holbeck Ghyll. |
November 15, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Il Cenobio dei Dogi, Camogli Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan are asked by The Observer to do another series of restaurant reviews. The pair have six meals in six different places on a road trip around Italy. |
April 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
Da Giovanni, San Fruttuoso Rob and Steve go on a boat trip, taking in a local restaurant and Percy Shelley's house for a picture before continuing their journey and arriving at another restaurant. |
April 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
La Suvera, Pievescola Steve and Rob visit Viareggio in Tuscany, where Shelley's body was washed ashore, then have lunch at Trattoria Albana. |
April 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Txoko The pair disembark from the ferry at Santander and take in the Cave of Altamira before visiting the picturesque port of Getaria - home to the acclaimed restaurant Txoko, and also the occasional rainstorm. |
April 6, 2017 |
| 2 |
Etxebarri Steve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh word for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way. |
April 13, 2017 |
| 3 |
La Posada del Laurel While taking in some local cuisine, the pair have time to reminisce over those who sadly left us in 2016, and then compete over who can do the better impersonation of them. Later they visit one of the many attractions down the 'Dinosaur Road', allowing Rob to pose for a picture in front of a fibreglass iguanodon. "Which one is the dinosaur?" quips Steve. |
April 20, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Troy to Kavala Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon return as their fictional alter-egos as they embark on a gastronomic, island hopping trip around Greece. |
March 3, 2020 |
| 2 |
Kavala to Pelion Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's gastro tour takes them to the beach home of Mamma Mia!, where their lunchtime chat is about Alexander the Great and Ray Winstone. |
March 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Pelion to Athens Rob and Steve enjoy a rainy day at Delphi, some Michelin-starred seafood and a battle to see who can do the greatest impressions. |
March 10, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2010 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |