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

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

  • TV factual
  • BBC Two
  • 2018 - 2024
  • 48 episodes (7 series)

Comedy series observing Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer fishing together.

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Gone Hogmanay Fishing - Gone Hogmanay Fishing (Scotland)

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer
Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to fish for salmon and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer.

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In this special hour-long festive episode, Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to fish for salmon and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer.

As well as fishing the rivers Dee, Tay and Ericht, they will be joined by an old friend for dinner and invite a very special guest to perform at their New Year's Eve party.

They start their trip on a steam train overlooking the River Dee, the first place they'll fish, a river that brings back special memories for Paul as he used to fish the very same beat with his father for many years.

On the train they set out their resolutions for the New Year, while Ted shows off his brand new Christmas present.

In true Gone Fishing style, Bob reveals unique accommodation in enchanting locations where all three can relax after a hard days fishing.

Mystic Wilf drops by to predict their year ahead and Ted is treated to a special afternoon's entertainment before the traditional works party and awards ceremony.

The show ends with a musical bang as they bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 ... and away.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 29th December 2023
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Whitehouse Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Anand Patel (as Dr Anand Patel) Self
Arabella Weir Self
Clare Grogan Self
Ian Duncan Self
Ian Jones Self
Altered Images Musical Performer
Production team
Rob Gill Director
Stephanie Fyfe Producer
Lisa Clark Executive Producer
Patrick McMahon Executive Producer
Doug Bryson Editor

Press

Mortimer And Whitehouse Gone Hogmanay Fishing review

You won't find a cheerier meditation on dying this Christmas. Bob and Paul share photos of their dead fathers, talk ill health - then rock out to 80s pop. Expect to shed a tear or two.

Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 29th December 2023

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