Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their life experiences while fishing.

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.

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing: Series 1: Episode 6

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Paul and Bob try and catch a legendary pike and write a eulogy for each other.

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.

In this final episode, Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike, which is perhaps not the best idea for two men of a certain age with heart problems.

In the cosy cottage where they are staying, they invite a consultant cardiologist for dinner to talk about their medical past and their future, gaining tips on how to live the most healthy life possible. Facing the future, they write a eulogy for each other as the sun sets on their final fishing expedition.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing: Series 1

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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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