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Gone Fishing Series 5 start date

Thursday 1st September 2022, 2:51pm

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

The fifth series of Gone Fishing starts next week on BBC Two.

Fronted by Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, the comic angling travelogue returns with the first of a new run on Friday 9th September at 9pm.

Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful River Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the 'summer silver'. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.

Episode 2 will see them venture to north Wales in search of grayling on the River Dee.

All four previous series are available to own on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as a companion book. Series 5 will be released in time for Christmas.

Mortimer & Whitehouse - Gone Fishing

Mortimer & Whitehouse - Gone Fishing

Two comedy greats talk life, friendship and the joys of fishing...

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised that time is short. They'd better spend it fishing...

So they dusted off their kits, chucked on their waders and ventured into the achingly beautiful British countryside to fish, rediscover the joys of their friendship and ruminate on some of life's most profound questions, such as: How did we get so old? Where are all the fish? What are your favourite pocket meats? What should we do if we find a corpse?

Following the success of the BBC's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series, this wonderful book by two lifelong friends is a love letter to the joys of angling, the thrill of the catch and the virtue of having a right daft laff with your mates. On the fish, the equipment, the food, and the locations, Gone Fishing is the perfect book for fans of Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and for anyone who wants to read a brilliantly written and endlessly funny joint memoir on life, friendship and joys of fishing.

First published: Thursday 30th May 2019

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  • Published: Thursday 28th May 2020
  • Publisher: Blink Publishing
  • Pages: 352
  • Catalogue: 9781788702942

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete First Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete First Series

After life-changing heart surgeries, comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on a relaxing yet epic journey around Britain, eating great food and attempting to catch some of the nation's iconic fish.

First released: Monday 27th May 2019

  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Subtitles: English

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  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Subtitles: English

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Second Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Second Series

We follow Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse once again as they fish side by side in some of the most stunningly beautiful locations in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Across six episodes, cameras will look-on as they dissect life & death against a backdrop of some of the prettiest places in the British countryside. Bob is still a keen apprentice and eager to learn how to catch fish while experienced angler Paul once again has his patience tested as he tries to teach Bob the rules of the river.

First released: Monday 7th October 2019

  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 180
  • Subtitles: English

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  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 180
  • Subtitles: English

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Third Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Third Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Series 3 sees long-term friends and comedic royalty, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, return to the riverbanks.

Across six episodes, this new series takes Bob & Paul to Scotland, Lea, Norfolk, Test, Somerford Lakes and Wye.

First released: Monday 2nd November 2020

  • Released: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 180
  • Subtitles: English

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  • Released: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 2
  • Minutes: 180
  • Subtitles: English

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Fourth Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Fourth Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Series 4 sees lifelong friends and comedic royalty, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return to the riverbanks.

Features six episodes and the fabled 2020 Christmas special featuring Chris Rea.

First released: Monday 1st November 2021

  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 240
  • Subtitles: English

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  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 2
  • Minutes: 240
  • Subtitles: English

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Fifth Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - The Complete Fifth Series

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Series 5 sees lifelong friends and comedic royalty, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return to the riverbanks.

Features the 2021 Christmas special guest starring Paul Gascoigne, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott.

First released: Monday 7th November 2022

  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 240
  • Subtitles: English

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  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 230
  • Subtitles: English

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