Projects
Series 1 Episode 1
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.
Series 1 Episode 2
Paul and Bob fish for barbel in Hay-on-Wye and sample the great outdoors.
Series 1 Episode 3
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.
Series 1 Episode 4
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.
Series 1 Episode 5
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.
Series 1 Episode 6
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.
Series 2 Episode 1
Paul and Bob travel to the picturesque River Usk in Wales, where Paul’s father first taught him to fish as a child. They discuss their respective childhoods and reflect on their own family lives.
Series 2 Episode 2
Paul and Bob brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp. They visit a beauty clinic to see if there are any suitable treatments available to re-capture their youth.
Series 2 Episode 3
Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon, so he and Paul set off for the River Tay in Scotland.
Series 2 Episode 4
At the Upper Tamar Lakes, Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch. When Bob reveals this week's accommodation which leaves Paul almost speechless.
Series 2 Episode 5
Paul and Bob fly to Enniskillen to fish for the pike which eluded them in series one. Paul demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR and Bob tells Paul's fortune in a traditional Irish manner.
Series 3 Episode 1
Paul and Bob take a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.
Series 3 Episode 2
Paul and Bob visit Paul’s teenage fishing haunt, the River Lea in Hertfordshire. They meet up with singer Feargal Sharkey who explains the importance of preserving the UK's chalk streams.
Series 3 Episode 3
Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for what they hope will be a monster pike.
Series 3 Episode 4
Paul and Bob are on the Test in Hampshire, fishing for brown trout and musing on the ephemeral nature of life.
Series 3 Episode 5
Paul and Bob go lake fishing in Wiltshire for the shy and elusive crucian carp.
Series 3 Episode 6
Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub. Dr Anand Patel stops by for a bankside chat to discuss men's health & depression
Series 4 Episode 1
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.
Series 4 Episode 2
Bob and Paul accept an invitation to fish in the estate lake of Burghley House, a 16th-century country house near Stamford in Lincolnshire. Built in the 16th century by William Cecil, Elizabeth I's lord high chancellor, Burghley House is home to some of the most majestic landscapes Paul and Bob have ever found themselves in.
Series 4 Episode 3
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are in the Lake District to fish at some of the UK's best-loved beauty spots in the form of Derwentwater and Watendlath Tarn. In a change from the norm, this time Bob has chosen where they go fishing in a poignant trip down memory lane as this was where he used to come on camping holidays with his mates, away from parents for the first time.
Series 4 Episode 4
It is the start of the coarse fishing season and to celebrate Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse head to the Norfolk Broads to fish in some of East Anglia's most historic and celebrated waterways. They're there to try for rudd - but who knows what other species they might catch in these rivers, which are rich in flora and fauna?
Series 4 Episode 5
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fish for wild carp in Mid Wales, spending their first day at an ancient glacial lake where Bob tries out new gear he is keen to use and hopes will make a difference to his fishing. During this trip, Bob and Paul meet Mick May and Marina Gibson, who together have started a charity called Cancer and Pisces, which offers fishing as therapeutic respite for people with cancer.
Series 4 Episode 6
Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander, and enlist the help of local guide Tim Maslen to find the best spots. As they sit and wait, they ruminate on the state of Britain's rivers in general, the threats that they are under and what it takes to do something to help them improve. After a few hours they move down the river to a secluded beach and meet their special guest - local actor and self-confessed fishing addict Charlie Cooper, star of This Country. Last in the series.
Series 5 Episode 1
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.
Series 5 Episode 2
Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer, alongside trusty terrier Ted, travel to the Crogen Estate in north Wales to fish the River Dee for the glorious grayling, a fish which has so far eluded Paul on their extensive travels.
They fish hard on a secluded private estate, while Bob sets up a bijou coffee shop and Paul tries to concentrate on landing the prized fish.
Series 5 Episode 3
Paul and Bob venture from London to the Scottish Highlands, taking a sleeper train overnight to their destination. They wake in the stunning vista of north west Scotland, where the pine forests and snow-topped mountains almost take their breath away. They are on a quest to fish for ferox trout, which is a tall order for any angler. But they are in the right place, the River Garry, with a local guide to help them target their quarry.
Series 5 Episode 4
Paul and Bob set off in a punt to fish for perch on a weir pool on the River Thames - leaving poor old terrier Ted forlorn on the river bank, as he is not allowed on the boat with them.
They discuss the treats we give ourselves in life, however simple they may be. The trio are also joined by comedian Richard Herring for a heart healthy meal.
Series 5 Episode 5
Paul and Bob travel to the heart of the English countryside to fish a lake deep in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They hope to catch some carp and barbel. Later on, health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake. He and Bob dive straight into the importance of men looking after their health - especially their weight and particularly as they grow older.
Series 5 Episode 6
Paul and Bob venture to the mighty Lough Corrib, Ireland’s largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. Later, they meet Undertones singer Fergal Sharkey. Good local knowledge of the weather and currents are essential, and they have local guide Richie Johnston to assist. Patience as well as good fishing know-how are always essential for any guide when working with Paul and Bob, especially when the three of them are sharing a boat.
Series 6 Episode 1
Whitehouse, Mortimer and Ted travel to Wales to fish in the remote landscape of the upper Wye, on the River Irfon in search of Chub. They meet Tackling Minds founder David Lyons and discuss his journey from addiction to riverbank. Ted celebrates his 10th birthday!
Series 6 Episode 2
Our fishing duo venture off in search of a big pike, accommodating themselves in a 14th haunted century castle. Meeting with doctor Anand Patel to chat about knees. Bob tries a brand new method of fishing, but will he secure the Pike he so desires?
Series 6 Episode 3
Paul makes a spectacular entrance to the riverside leaving Bob and Ted open-mouthed! There is a variety of fishing on offer in this episode, while Ted goes for his catch of the year on a blind date.
Series 6 Episode 4
Paul and Bob indulge in some late night camping by the lake-side in hopes to land a massive carp. Embracing nostalgia, the boys visit a record shop to revisit some of their early musical memories.
Series 6 Episode 5
While Mortimer recuperates from shingles at home, Paul is joined by a very special guest, along side Ted of course. They enjoy sunshine, kite flying and even a fish or two. Bob makes sure to thank Lee Mack for stepping in for him, we all loved having him along for the ride!
Series 6 Episode 6
The big fellas return to The Peak District where they filmed the very first episode 6 years ago. They reflect on the years gone by and look forward to making more special memories angling together alongside Ted.
Series 7 Episode 1
Bob, Paul and Ted are targeting Tench in this episode and Bob makes Paul’s dreams come true when he reveals their overnight accommodation … a cosy, local pub, where Ted pulls off perhaps his most famous move.
Series 7 Episode 2
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.
They are targeting salmon and the excitement on the rivers reach fever pitch. They stay in a delightful fishing lodge, owned by a very famous pop singer.
Series 7 Episode 3
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, much to his dismay.
Paul and Bob try the ancient Japanese fishing method of Tenkara.
Series 7 Episode 4
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, none other than Tony Blackburn.
Paul and Tony hit the decks with a memorable impression of Smashy & Nicey.
Series 7 Episode 5
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. Perhaps the most extreme - and wet - fishing they have experienced. The following day they enjoy a more relaxed session with a tasty picnic.
Series 7 Episode 6
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 and even Ted can’t palate it! They stay at a quaint riverside cottage on the Turvey estate.
Series 7 Episode 7
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. Will Paul get the better of the geese and land a big fish?
Series 7 Episode 8
Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Dorset to fish the River Frome for Grayling before turning their hand to mackerel fishing on Chesil beach. They stay at the ’Short House’ moments away from the famous shores of Chesil beach.