The BEST episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing season 1

Every episode of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing season 1!

Two friends, beautiful places and a good natter. Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse go on a life-affirming, funny journey, sharing their changed outlooks and trying to land a catch.

Last Updated: 11/23/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
The Pike - River Test, Hampshire
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8.13
31 votes

#1 - The Pike - River Test, Hampshire

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/25/2018

Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike. Facing the future, they write a eulogy for each other as the sun sets on their final fishing expedition.

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The Roach - River Wensum, Norfolk
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7.83
30 votes

#2 - The Roach - River Wensum, Norfolk

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2018

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of roach. They realise age is taking its toll on their physicality. But Bob has a plan to help Paul recapture his youth.

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Sea Trout - Hampshire Avon, Dorset
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7.81
31 votes

#3 - Sea Trout - Hampshire Avon, Dorset

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/2018

Paul fishes at the famous Bridge Pool near Christchurch in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout. Bob arrives late but redeems himself by hooking the first fish of the day.

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The Barbel - Middle Wye, Herefordshire
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7.79
39 votes

#4 - The Barbel - Middle Wye, Herefordshire

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/2018

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer tour the country's finest fishing spots and talk a lot of nonsense. Paul and Bob fish for barbel in Hay-on-Wye and sample the great outdoors.

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The Tench - Norfolk Lakes
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7.50
50 votes

#5 - The Tench - Norfolk Lakes

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2018

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer tour the country's finest fishing spots and talk a lot of nonsense. Paul and Bob fish for tench in Norfolk and reminisce about their childhood.

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Rainbow Trout - Derbyshire Wye
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7.46
35 votes

#6 - Rainbow Trout - Derbyshire Wye

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/4/2018

In the beautiful Monsal Valley in Derbyshire, Paul teaches Bob how to fly-fish for wild rainbow trout. While fishing, they discuss their humble beginnings in show business.

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