Why is Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing trending?
The show is trending because its ninth series premiered on October 25. This season includes a farewell episode for Ted, a dog belonging to Bob Mortimer who passed away in April [1, 2].
What happened
- Earlier in 2026
Ted, a Patterdale Terrier mix, dies in April [2].
- 25 Oct, 21:00 UTC
The ninth series of Gone Fishing premieres on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer [1].
- 25 Oct
Ted makes his final TV appearance in an episode filmed at the River Ribble [2].
What you need to know
The new season features locations ranging from Hampshire to Shetland [1].
Bob Mortimer paid a special tribute to Ted at the end of the premiere [2].
The series continues to focus on British landscapes, rivers, and lakes [1].
It is not specified how many episodes are in the ninth series beyond the mention of the farewell episode [1].
Background
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is an award-winning BBC series where Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse travel across the UK to fish and talk [1].
Ted was a Patterdale Terrier mix and a favorite among viewers for his independent personality [2].
Questions people ask
What happened to Ted the dog?
Ted passed away in April of this year [2].
Where can I watch the new series?
It is available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer [1].
Where this came from
[1] bbc.co.uk
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing returns for a new series and one last fish with Ted - “The great thing about Ted, really, is he didn't give a monkey's about us”
Preview image from bbc.co.uk
[2] independent.co.uk
Beloved Gone Fishing dog Ted makes final TV appearance as Bob Mortimer pays special tribute
Preview image from independent.co.uk
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