Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their personal and hilarious life experiences while travelling around the UK fishing for elusive species.
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Best Episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Salmon: River Tweed, Scotland
S3 Ep1
8.1
23rd Aug 2020
Paul and Bob take a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.
Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire
S3 Ep6
8.1
27th Sep 2020
Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub.
The Grayling: River Ure, Yorkshire Dales
S2 Ep6
8.1
6th Sep 2019
For their final quest of the series, Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in search of grayling. After mulling over their plans for retirement, they meet the surgeon who performed Bob’s life-saving triple heart bypass.
Grayling: River Dee, North Wales
S5 Ep2
8.1
16th Sep 2022
Paul, Bob and trusty terrier Ted travel to north Wales to fish the River Dee for grayling. They try to rediscover their lost youth on this trip, with mixed results.
Brown Trout: River Test, Hampshire
S3 Ep4
8.0
13th Sep 2020
Paul and Bob are on the Test in Hampshire, fishing for brown trout and musing on the ephemeral nature of life.
Legendary Pike
S1 Ep6
8.0
25th Jul 2018
In the final episode of the series, Paul and Bob put all mean feats behind them as they attempt to catch the most deadly fish in British waters- the Pike.
River Lea, Hertfordshire: Paul's Childhood River
S3 Ep2
8.0
30th Aug 2020
Paul takes Bob on a trip down memory lane and back to the River Lea in Hertfordshire, where Paul used to come as a teenager with his mates.
Grilse: River Eve, Devon
S5 Ep1
8.0
9th Sep 2022
Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful river Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the ‘summer silver’. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.
Zander on the River Severn
S4 Ep6
8.0
3rd Oct 2021
Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. It’s a new species for both of them, and they enlist the help of a local guide, Tim Maslen to find the best spots. Paul explains to Bob how he has never even fished for zander before, let alone caught one.
After learning a difficult new technique and staying in a converted lightship, they meet up with This Country star Charlie Cooper to talk about his passion for fishing.
Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench
S7 Ep1
7.9
22nd Sep 2024
Bob & Paul are on the hunt for tench at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter.
Wild Carp in Wales
S4 Ep5
7.9
26th Sep 2021
Paul and Bob head to Wales on a quest to catch a wild carp. They have netted some good carp in the past, but a ‘Welsh wildie’ is a new and intriguing target.
The Lake District
S4 Ep3
7.9
12th Sep 2021
Paul and Bob visit the glorious Lake District, which still has a special place in Bob’s heart thanks to his memories of teenage holidays there in the 1970s.
Rudd on the Norfolk Broads
S4 Ep4
7.8
19th Sep 2021
Paul and Bob take to the water in the Norfolk Broads to fish for rudd, full of the joys of the first day of the fishing season.
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Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon
S6 Ep5
6.8
1st Oct 2023
The pair head to the incredible tidal outcrop of Burgh Island on the south coast of Devon, where their quarry is wrasse. A very special surprise awaits Paul and terrier Ted.
Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout
S7 Ep3
7.2
6th Oct 2024
Paul, Bob and Ted head to the historic chalk stream of Driffield Beck in east Yorkshire, hoping to catch a wild brown trout, and Ted is spruced up in a local poodle parlour.
Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout
S7 Ep5
7.4
20th Oct 2024
Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear’s Cottage for the night to dry out.
River Frome, Dorset - Grayling
S7 Ep8
7.4
10th Nov 2024
Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Dorset to fish the River Frome for grayling before turning their hand to mackerel fishing on Chesil Beach.
Crucian Carp: Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire
S3 Ep5
7.4
20th Sep 2020
Paul and Bob go lake fishing in Wiltshire for the shy and elusive crucian carp.
Tench in Norfolk
S1 Ep1
7.5
20th Jun 2018
There's plenty of matey banter in the first episode of the season, as Bob and Paul take to the shores to try and catch the elusive tench. The duo embrace the countryside by staying in yurts and Bob drags Paul to a microbrewery.
Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley
S1 Ep3
7.5
4th Jul 2018
Bob and Paul are back once again, this time to try fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the beautiful Derbyshire Wye. The duo discuss panel shows whilst staying in a converted water tank, and Bob experiences shoulder problems.
River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel
S7 Ep4
7.5
13th Oct 2024
Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Nottingham to fish the mighty river Trent for Barbel. They stay in a memorable party house and invite a very special guest to join them.
River Ouse, Bedfordshire – Perch
S7 Ep6
7.5
27th Oct 2024
Paul, Bob and Ted fish the River Ouse in Bedfordshire, hoping to catch a big perch. Bob makes Paul a dinner he will never forget!
Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd
S7 Ep7
7.5
3rd Nov 2024
Paul, Bob and Ted target a large rudd lake near Epping Forest, and all three try 'champing' for the first time – staying overnight in a church.
Perch: River Thames, Berkshire
S5 Ep4
7.5
30th Sep 2022
Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins the three of them for dinner.
Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire
S6 Ep3
7.6
17th Sep 2023
Paul, Bob and Ted travel in style to the Hampshire Avon. Bob makes the most of the unique accommodation, and Ted has a blind date.
Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire Wye
S6 Ep6
7.6
8th Oct 2023
Paul and Bob return to the Peak District, this time with Ted, where they filmed their first episode of Gone Fishing back in 2017. Will the memories of that first trip come flooding back?
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Tench in Norfolk
S1 Ep1
7.5
20th Jun 2018
There's plenty of matey banter in the first episode of the season, as Bob and Paul take to the shores to try and catch the elusive tench. The duo embrace the countryside by staying in yurts and Bob drags Paul to a microbrewery.
Barbel on the Wye
S1 Ep2
7.8
27th Jun 2018
Paul and Bob are back with a vengeance, this time fishing for the iconic barbel on the river Wye. The duo discuss their mortality with a vicar, and Bob tries to resist cakes at a local bakery.
Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley
S1 Ep3
7.5
4th Jul 2018
Bob and Paul are back once again, this time to try fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the beautiful Derbyshire Wye. The duo discuss panel shows whilst staying in a converted water tank, and Bob experiences shoulder problems.
Roach on the Wensum
S1 Ep4
7.7
11th Jul 2018
There's some healthy competition between the duo this time, as the two fight it out to catch the small yet delicate roach. Bob turns stylist in an attempt to recapture Paul's youth, and they choose some funky accommodation.
Sea Trout in Dorset
S1 Ep5
7.8
18th Jul 2018
Bob meets Paul at the famous Bridge pool in Dorset to try out some salt water fishing, this time hoping to catch a sea trout. The duo try exercising together, before heading out into the ocean to catch some supper.
Legendary Pike
S1 Ep6
8.0
25th Jul 2018
In the final episode of the series, Paul and Bob put all mean feats behind them as they attempt to catch the most deadly fish in British waters- the Pike.
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