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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.

  • Due to return for Gone Christmas Fishing 2024
  • Catch-up on Series 7, Episode 8
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 388

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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 2024

I Talk Telly Awards 2024 nominations announced

Big Mood, Boarders, Daddy Issues, Ludwig, Mammoth, Mr. Bigstuff, Spent, Such Brave Girls, Things You Should Have Done and We Might Regret This are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2024.

British Comedy Guide, 9th November 2024

Bob 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 2024

Bob 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 2024

Mortimer & 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 2024

Mortimer & 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

Gone 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 2024

Gone Fishing's Ted the Dog to publish 'Pawtobiography'

Ted, the popular canine sidekick to Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse in Gone Fishing, is to publish his 'Pawtobiography' in November.

British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2024

'Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing' to return for nostalgic Series 8

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is returning for an eighth series on BBC Two, with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse revisiting the riverbanks of their youth.

British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2024

Paul Whitehouse: "Some of my best-known characters are inspired by people on fishing trips"

The comedian spills the secrets behind his hit TV show about "two old blokes fishing".

Kate Langrish, Country Living, 23rd May 2024

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