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Gone Fishing returns with a farewell episode for dog Ted
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return for a ninth series of Gone Fishing on Sunday 25 October.
The BBC Two and iPlayer series follows the comedians on fishing trips around Britain, from Shetland to Hampshire.
The opening episode includes one last trip with Ted on the River Ribble in Lancashire.
Ted, who appeared in the show from its third series, died in April earlier this year.
The programme began after Mortimer developed heart problems and Whitehouse invited him fishing; it has since included candid conversations about their health and ageing.
Ted became a much-loved part of the show through his grumpy character and comic moments with the two hosts.
The new series will be available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday 25 October.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing returns for a ninth series on Sunday 25 October, with a farewell episode for dog Ted.
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse make one last fishing trip with Ted on the River Ribble in Lancashire.
Ted died in April 2026, and the episode includes one final visit from him.
The series follows the comedians as they fish and reflect on their health and the British countryside.
- Who
- Comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, with their canine companion Ted.
- What
- The ninth series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing returns with a farewell episode featuring one last trip with Ted.
- When
- Sunday 25 October 2026, from 9pm.
- Where
- The farewell trip is on the River Ribble in Lancashire. The series travels from Shetland to Hampshire.
- Why
- Ted died in April 2026, and the episode gives viewers and the programme’s hosts a chance to bid him farewell.
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Ted made his debut on Gone Fishing.
Ted received a Lifetime Achievement award.
Ted died.
The ninth series begins, including a farewell trip with Ted on the River Ribble.
- Series
- Ninth series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
- Return date
- Sunday 25 October 2026
- Broadcast time
- 9pm
- Farewell location
- River Ribble, Lancashire
- Ted's death
- April 2026
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What people are saying
The great thing about Ted, really, is he didn't give a monkey's about us, did he, Bob?
Bye bye Ted old friend. He wasn’t a dog, he was a species all of his own. He’s gone to the great briefcase emporium in the sky. We will really miss you mate.
He was the perfect companion.
Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much… and away boss.