Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
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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Series 1
6 episodes
Premiered Jun 20, 2018
Series 2
6 episodes
Premiered Aug 2, 2019
Series 3
6 episodes
Premiered Aug 23, 2020
Series 4
6 episodes
Premiered Aug 29, 2021
Series 5
6 episodes
Premiered Sep 9, 2022
Series 6
6 episodes
Premiered Sep 3, 2023
Series 7
8 episodes
Premiered Sep 22, 2024
Series 8
6 episodes
Premiered Oct 26, 2025
Ep 1The Tench: Norfolk Lakes
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.
Ep 2The Barbel: Middle Wye, Herefordshire
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.
Ep 3Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire Wye
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.
Ep 4The Roach: River Wensum, Norfolk
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.
Ep 5Sea Trout: Hampshire Avon, Dorset
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.
Ep 6The Pike: River Test, Hampshire
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.
BBC Two
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