Bob Mortimer
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Nothing beats Bob Mortimer! The irresistible comedy that could just save Amazon
Last One Laughing UK, a reality show in which comedians like Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper and Richard Ayoade try to make each other laugh, has gone viral with good reason ... it's a total hoot.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 31st March 2025Chortle Awards 2025 results
Rob Copland, Jin Hao Li, Emma Sidi, Flo & Joan, Michael Odewale, Phil Ellis and Sam Campbell are amongst the winners of the Chortle Awards 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 17th March 2025Bob Mortimer trends on Twitter/X before WILTY appearance even airs
Bob Mortimer has been trending on social media following the reminder by David Mitchell that he is making an eagerly anticipated appearance on this week's edition of Would I Lie To You?.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2025Chortle Awards nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Chortle Awards. Alma's Not Normal, Bob Mortimer, Inside No. 9 and Rosie Jones are shortlisted in the television categories.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2025Bob 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 2024