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Gone Christmas Fishing 2021: Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon. Alongside their canine companion, Ted, they fish the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of for their elusive quarry. 

They stay in a glorious manor house, where Bob prepares a mighty breakfast of craster kippers, and then in a beautiful old castle, where Bob gives Paul a present which is as emotional as it is surprising. 

They are joined on the riverbank by Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, and Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the vulnerable at Christmas time. 

At the annual work party, Gone Fishing’s employee of the year is revealed, and musical entertainment is provided by Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, ensuring a memorable night. 

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they visited...

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Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter

Benton North Farm,

Benton Lane,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE12 8EH

0191 215 0435

they stayed at ...

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Melmerby Hall

The Rowley Estates,

Cumbria.

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Chipchase Castle

Wark-on-Tyne,
Hexham,

Northumberland,

NE48 3NT

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they met ...

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Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott

perform live at the Gone Fishing Works Christmas party.

Paul's song 'I'm not good enough for you' is re-vamped by Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at the Gone Fishing Works Christmas party. Watch is here

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you listened to ...

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Spotify playlists by Doug Bryson

Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry

Sunday Streets - Quirin Amper junior, Fred Strittmatter

What A Drag - Nathaniel Rateliff

Christmas Eve - Teenage Fanclub

Maybe This Christmas - Tracey Thorn

In The Orchard - Patrick Thomas Hawes

Please Come Home For Christmas - Teddy Swims

Lonely This Christmas - Mud

Red - Cattle & Cane

Shepherd's Song - South Notts Brass Band

The Holly And The Ivy - Paul Coles

You Don't Miss Your Water - Richard Hawley

Stay Another Day - Piano Sunday

Sleigh Ride - 101 Strings Orchestra

Shoppers Delight - David Vanacore, Matt Koskenmaki

My Little Teacup - Geoffrey Gascoyne

Caravan Of Love - The Housemartins

Last To Make It Home - Sam Fender

Meet Me On The Corner - Lindisfarne

Lillies - Bat For Lashes

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Cattle & Cane

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) - Henry Mancini

Smoky Mountains - Charlie Jefferson

2000 Miles - Pretenders

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