Comedy | Sports
Station:
BBC Two (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2018-06-20
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Lifelong friends Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer have more in common than just their love of comedy – they have both recently suffered from heart disease and directly faced their own mortality.This series follows them as they re-connect with each other and share their personal and often hilarious experiences of life while testing the parameters of true friendship … on a soggy riverbank.Experienced angler Paul takes Bob to some of the most tranquil and naturally beautiful places in the UK to try to teach him the peaceful art of fishing, while Bob reveals his new found culinary skills by cooking health conscious meals for Paul.
There is no Next Episode of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing planned.
S8E4 - Birley Lake and River Wye, Herefordshire - Perch
Paul and Bob are determined to catch a big perch and head to Herefordshire, where they hope their best chances lie.
Air Date: 16 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S8E5 - Ceredigion - Carp and Tope
Bob wants to catch a tope - a rare species of shark - and takes Paul to Ceredigion in Wales to fish the sea.
Air Date: 23 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S8E6 - River Findhorn, Scottish Highlands - Salmon
Paul and Bob head to the Cawdor Estate in the remote Scottish Highlands to fish the mighty River Findhorn for summer salmon.
Air Date: 30 Nov 2025 15:00 (CDT)