Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

20187 seriesEntertainment / Travel
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BBC Two

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.

Rocklands Mere, Norfolk - Tench: Episode Image
Episode 1Rocklands Mere, Norfolk - Tench

Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench. Bob, Paul and Ted travel to hidden lakes in Norfolk to fish for tench.

The North of Ireland - Salmon: Episode Image
Episode 2The North of Ireland - Salmon

The North of Ireland – Salmon. Bob and Paul travel to County Donegal and County Tyrone to catch an Irish salmon.

Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire: Brown Trout: Episode Image
Episode 3Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire: Brown Trout

Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout. Paul, Bob and Ted travel to the historic fishing spot of Driffield Beck in East Yorkshire.

River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel: Episode Image
Episode 4River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel

Paul and Bob fish the mighty River Trent for the barbel and welcome a very special guest.

Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout: Episode Image
Episode 5Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout

Paul, Bob and Ted brave the elements to go sea fishing at Blakeney Point in North Norfolk.

River Ouse, Bedfordshire - Perch: Episode Image
Episode 6River Ouse, Bedfordshire - Perch

River Ouse, Bedfordshire – Perch. Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Bedfordshire to fish the River Ouse in the summer sunshine.

Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd: Episode Image
Episode 7Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd

Paul, Bob and Ted take the short trip to Epping in Essex to fish for rudd.

River Frome, Dorset - Grayling: Episode Image
Episode 8River Frome, Dorset - Grayling

Paul, Bob and Ted travel to the River Frome and try mackerel fishing on Chesil Beach.

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