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The Worst Episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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The Worst 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. Background image for Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon
    4.3/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon

    S6:E5

    The pair head to the incredible tidal outcrop of Burgh Island on the south coast of Devon, where their quarry is wrasse. A very special surprise awaits Paul and terrier Ted.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire

    S6:E3

    Paul, Bob and Ted travel in style to the Hampshire Avon. Bob makes the most of the unique accommodation, and Ted has a blind date.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Pike: Dumfries and Galloway
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Pike: Dumfries and Galloway

    S6:E2

    Paul and Bob travel to Dumfries and Galloway in search of a big pike. They stay overnight in a 15th-century haunted castle.

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  4. Background image for Brown Trout & Bream: Lough Corrib, Ireland
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Brown Trout & Bream: Lough Corrib, Ireland

    S5:E6

    In a first for Paul and Bob, they venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib. At 43.5km long, it is Ireland’s largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. This is very different to fishing the Hampshire chalk streams, as they did a few years ago - this time they are out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping. 

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Chub: River Irfon, Mid Wales
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Chub: River Irfon, Mid Wales

    S6:E1

    Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Wales to fish in the remote and stunning landscape of the River Irfon and the Upper Wye. It’s also Ted’s birthday, but how will they celebrate?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The North of Ireland – Salmon
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #6 - The North of Ireland – Salmon

    S7:E2

    Bob and Paul travel overseas for an all-out Irish fishing trip - it's their first time fishing the rivers of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Lake District
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #7 - The Lake District

    S4:E3

    Paul and Bob visit the glorious Lake District, which still has a special place in Bob’s heart thanks to his memories of teenage holidays there in the 1970s.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Rudd on the Norfolk Broads
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Rudd on the Norfolk Broads

    S4:E4

    Paul and Bob take to the water in the Norfolk Broads to fish for rudd, full of the joys of the first day of the fishing season.

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  10. Background image for Zander on the River Severn
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Zander on the River Severn

    S4:E6

    Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. It’s a new species for both of them, and they enlist the help of a local guide, Tim Maslen to find the best spots. Paul explains to Bob how he has never even fished for zander before, let alone caught one. After learning a difficult new technique and staying in a converted lightship, they meet up with This Country star Charlie Cooper to talk about his passion for fishing.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout

    S7:E5

    Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear’s Cottage for the night to dry out.

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  12. Background image for Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd

    S7:E7

    Paul, Bob and Ted target a large rudd lake near Epping Forest, and all three try 'champing' for the first time – staying overnight in a church.

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  13. Background image for The Carp: Bentley Lake, Essex
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    #12 - The Carp: Bentley Lake, Essex

    S2:E2

    Paul and Bob brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp. They have the latest high-tech equipment and are fully prepared to stay all night if they have to, to catch the biggest fish they can. They discuss the true meaning of a mid-life crisis and decide to visit a beauty clinic to see if there are any suitable treatments available to re-capture their youth. Bob reveals his secret recipe to make the perfect scrambled eggs but it is not the only thing which shocks Paul in this episode.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Pike: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #13 - The Pike: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland

    S2:E5

    The pair fly to Enniskillen, where they take to the waters of Loch Erne in their quest to land the mighty pike, which eluded them in series one. Plus, Paul demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR.

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  15. Background image for River Lea, Hertfordshire: Paul's Childhood River
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #14 - River Lea, Hertfordshire: Paul's Childhood River

    S3:E2

    Paul takes Bob on a trip down memory lane and back to the River Lea in Hertfordshire, where Paul used to come as a teenager with his mates.

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  16. Background image for Crucian Carp: Sutton Late, Shropshire
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Crucian Carp: Sutton Late, Shropshire

    S6:E4

    Paul and Bob fish for crucian carp at a sequestered lake in Shropshire. In the hopes of guaranteeing success, they'll be staying lakeside in overnight bivvies.

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  17. Background image for Crucian Carp: Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Crucian Carp: Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire

    S3:E5

    Paul and Bob go lake fishing in Wiltshire for the shy and elusive crucian carp.

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  18. Background image for Sea Trout in the Hebrides
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #17 - Sea Trout in the Hebrides

    S4:E1

    Paul and Bob visit their most dazzling and extraordinary destination to date, the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Completely unlike anywhere they have fished before, this small, remote but beautiful island has an intricate network of tidal pools and sea lochs, making it near enough equal parts land and water and therefore the perfect place to fish for sea trout.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Wild Carp in Wales
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout

    S7:E3

    Paul, Bob and Ted head to the historic chalk stream of Driffield Beck in east Yorkshire, hoping to catch a wild brown trout, and Ted is spruced up in a local poodle parlour.

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  21. Background image for Salmon: River Tay, Scotland
    8.0/10(45 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. Background image for Grilse: River Eve, Devon
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Perch: River Thames, Berkshire
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Carp & Barbel: Reigate Hills, Surrey
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for River Frome, Dorset - Grayling
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #24 - River Frome, Dorset - Grayling

    S7:E8

    Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Dorset to fish the River Frome for grayling before turning their hand to mackerel fishing on Chesil Beach.

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  26. Background image for Tench in Norfolk
    8.1/10(69 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon" is the worst rated episode of "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing". It scored 4.3/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2023. This episode scored 3.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire".