Bob Mortimer
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return for Gone Christmas Fishing
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are returning for another episode of Gone Christmas Fishing on BBC Two, shot on the Lot river in Cahors in the south-west of France and featuring a currently under wraps "very special guest".
British Comedy Guide, 15th November 2024Bob Mortimer issues 'powerful' Gone Fishing update after appearance sparks concern
Bob Mortimer has offered a reassuring update after fans were left concerned for the comedian following his appearance on Sunday Brunch, where they said he 'wasn't himself'.
Danni King, The Mirror, 4th November 2024Last One Laughing UK participants revealed
The participating comedians in Last One Laughing UK have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2024Bob Mortimer reveals he was unable to walk for half of the newest series of Gone Fishing and had to use a wheelchair
Bob, 65, has admitted filming nearly didn't happen after he was left with wasted muscles after a six-month bout of shingles and had to be taken by wheelchair to several of the locations.
Chikamso Chukwuenyem, Daily Mail, 24th September 2024Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is blokey TV done right
Aside from a bit of fishing, some hot dog eating and beer drinking, not much happened - but that's the charm of this soothing series.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 22nd September 2024Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing review: TV that could cure high blood pressure
Seven series in, Bob and Paul still have audiences hooked on their gentle fishing trips.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 22nd September 2024Gone Fishing is back: it's my ultimate TV treat
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse's relationship makes the series the true catch of the day.
Bruce Dessau, What To Watch, 20th September 2024Vic Reeves reveals hopes of reuniting with Bob Mortimer
Vic said it would be 'great' to do something with Bob as the pair plan to perform at Wembley Stadium for a one-off show.
Bethan Edwards, Daily Mail, 19th September 2024Bob Mortimer on The Traitors: "count me in"
Comedian Bob Mortimer has revealed that he would jump at the chance of being asked to join The Traitors as 'It's the only show of its kind on TV' and tells bosses 'count me in'.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 5th September 2024Review The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer review - more affable nonsense
Is the follow-up to The Satsuma Complex a celebrity cash-grab, or a sweet, silly meta-commentary on thrillers?
Ella Risbridger, The Guardian, 23rd August 2024