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The Best Episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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The Best Episodes of 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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  1. 8.7/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Brown Trout: River Test, Hampshire

    S3:E4

    Paul and Bob are on the Test in Hampshire, fishing for brown trout and musing on the ephemeral nature of life.

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  2. 8.5/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands

    S5:E3

    Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can’t resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

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  3. 8.4/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Grayling: River Dee, North Wales

    S5:E2

    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.

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  4. 8.4/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench

    S7:E1

    Bob & Paul are on the hunt for tench at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter.

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  5. 8.3/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Roach on the Wensum

    S1:E4

    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.

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  6. 8.3/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Wild Brown Trout: River Usk, South Wales

    S2:E1

    Paul and Bob travel to the picturesque River Usk in Wales, where Paul’s father first taught him to fish as a young child. Their quarry is the wild brown trout. They discuss their respective childhoods and reflect on their own family lives. In their cosy cottage accommodation in the heart of the countryside they compare school photographs and Paul serenades Bob with his guitar.

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  8. 8.3/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Salmon: River Tweed, Scotland

    S3:E1

    Paul and Bob take a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.

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  9. 8.3/10(21 votes)

    #8 - River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel

    S7:E4

    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.

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  10. 8.2/10(59 votes)

    #9 - Barbel on the Wye

    S1:E2

    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.

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  11. 8.2/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Legendary Pike

    S1:E6

    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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  12. 8.2/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Pike: Broadland, Norfolk

    S3:E3

    Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for what they hope will be a monster pike.

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  13. 8.2/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire Wye

    S6:E6

    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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  14. 8.1/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley

    S1:E3

    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.

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  15. 8.1/10(50 votes)

    #14 - Sea Trout in Dorset

    S1:E5

    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.

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  16. 8.1/10(45 votes)

    #15 - The Grayling: River Ure, Yorkshire Dales

    S2:E6

    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.

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  17. 8.1/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire

    S3:E6

    Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub.

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  18. 8.1/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Bream at Burghley House

    S4:E2

    Paul and Bob fish at the estate lake of Burghley House, near Stamford. Their target is the bream, but who knows what else they might catch in this rarely fished water.

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  19. 8.1/10(20 votes)

    #18 - River Ouse, Bedfordshire – Perch

    S7:E6

    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!

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  20. 8.0/10(67 votes)

    #19 - Tench in Norfolk

    S1:E1

    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.

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  21. 8.0/10(43 votes)

    #20 - Salmon: River Tay, Scotland

    S2:E3

    Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon so they set off for the River Tay in Scotland full of hope and excitement for this special trip. A ghillie guides them up the intimidating river in a boat and they fish using various methods to catch the elusive fish. They discuss luck and fate and the part it has played in their lives. They stay in the heart of the highlands, Bob cooks Paul a traditional Scottish breakfast and they set off for a swift round of golf before resuming their fishing. As the sun sets they reflect on their dreams – did they come true on this trip?

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  22. 8.0/10(39 votes)

    #21 - The Perch: Upper Tamar Lake, Devon and Cornwall

    S2:E4

    Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch in the Upper Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall and Devon border. The following day, they embark on another fishing adventure, this time on the open sea.

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  23. 8.0/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Wild Carp in Wales

    S4:E5

    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.

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  24. 8.0/10(43 votes)

    #23 - Grilse: River Eve, Devon

    S5:E1

    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.

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  25. 8.0/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Perch: River Thames, Berkshire

    S5:E4

    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.

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  26. 8.0/10(27 votes)

    #25 - Carp & Barbel: Reigate Hills, Surrey

    S5:E5

    Paul and Bob visit the heart of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills, where they fish for carp and barbel. Health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Brown Trout: River Test, Hampshire" is the best rated episode of "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing". It scored 8.7/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/13/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands".