Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1

After life-changing heart surgeries, good friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on a relaxing yet epic journey around Britain, eating great food and attempting to catch some of the nation's iconic fish.

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6 Episodes

The Tench: Norfolk Lakes
E1
The Tench: Norfolk LakesThere'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.
The Barbel: Middle Wye, Herefordshire
E2
The Barbel: Middle Wye, HerefordshirePaul 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: Derbyshire Wye
E3
Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire WyeBob 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.
The Roach: River Wensum, Norfolk
E4
The Roach: River Wensum, NorfolkThere'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: Hampshire Avon, Dorset
E5
Sea Trout: Hampshire Avon, DorsetBob 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.
The Pike: River Test, Hampshire
E6
The Pike: River Test, HampshireIn 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.