Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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Two comedians and lifelong friends, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, embark on a fishing adventure around the UK and share their personal and hilarious experiences of life in some of the most picturesque landscapes the country has to offer. While waiting for the fish to take the bait, the comedians chat about everything, from their childhood years to the life-threatening illnesses that both have overcome. The angling expedition gives the two comedians the opportunity to reconnect and reflect on what is important.

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Episode 1Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Bob and Paul fish the beautiful River Exe in Devon looking for grilse - also known as the 'summer silver' and have a go at shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.

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Episode 2Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Paul, Bob and trusty terrier Ted travel to north Wales to fish the River Dee for grayling and to rediscover their lost youth, but they end up having mixed results...

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Episode 3Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Bob can't resist the challenge to look for the Loch Ness Monster when he and Paul catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout.

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Episode 4Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames before comedian Richard Herring joins the three of them for dinner.

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Episode 5Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Paul and Bob visit the heart of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills to fish for carp and barbel before health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake.

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Episode 6Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Paul and Bob venture to Lough Corrib - Ireland's largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing - and meet Undertones singer Fergal Sharkey.

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