Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — Season 1
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Tench in Norfolk
Aired 20 June 2018 • 30 min
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.
2. Barbel on the Wye
Aired 27 June 2018 • 30 min
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.
3. Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley
Aired 4 July 2018 • 30 min
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.
4. Roach on the Wensum
Aired 11 July 2018 • 30 min
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.
5. Sea Trout in Dorset
Aired 18 July 2018 • 30 min
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.
6. Legendary Pike
Aired 25 July 2018 • 30 min
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.