The Trip To Greece

2010 • BBC

4.5

99 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 The Trip - Episode 1

11/1/10

Season-only

When Steve's girlfriend decides to leave him just after he's agreed to review a number of restaurants in northern England, he is faced with a week of meals for one. Reluctantly, he calls Rob, the only person he can think of who will be available. Their first stop is the Inn at Whitewell.

2 The Trip - Episode 2

11/8/10

Season-only

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel, where their banter soon gives way to impressions of James Bond and Ray Winstone.

3 The Trip - Episode 3

11/15/10

Season-only

Steve and Rob stay at Coleridge's old home, Greta Hall, in Keswick. They visit Dove Cottage and lunch at Holbeck Ghyll. Steve's mind is awash with Samuel Coleridge and the pressures of his own career, whilst Rob is in a less serious mood, with impressions of Anthony Hopkins and Liverpudlians.

4 The Trip - Episode 4

11/22/10

Season-only

For their fourth meal together, Steve and Rob make their way through the Lake District to Hipping Hall. As they walk and talk, Steve is worried that some of the anxious dreams he's been having are caused by drugs. Once at Hipping Hall, Rob flirts with Steve's PA and Steve finds himself entranced by Yolanda, a photographer.

5 The Trip - Episode 5

11/29/10

Season-only

Steve and Rob visit the world famous Malham limestone pavement, before eating at The Yorke Arms. Steve's emotional state is laid bare as it is revealed that his work and personal life are in disarray.

6 The Trip - Episode 6

12/6/10

Season-only

Steve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. A reflective Steve has decided to delay returning to America to see his girlfriend, and wants to patch things up with his family. Therefore, on their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.

About this show

Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan pair up in this comedy two-hander. Steve Coogan's character is commissioned by a Sunday paper to write six restaurant reviews in and around the countryside of Lancashire and Yorkshire. He initially wants to take his American girlfriend, but when she leaves him he needs to find a replacement and at the last minute asks Rob Brydon's character to come. Each episode follows the structure of a normal meal, but in the course of conversation discuss love, life and their careers.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

99 reviews

Jason Glenister

September 21, 2014

Stunningly shot in the beautiful North. Great food, fitting humour I watch it time and time again and pick up something new each time. Sublime entertainment! !

Nigel Beck

May 31, 2014

Not informative just self indulgent

CMc

September 4, 2015

impressions and scenery best bits