---
title: "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 80328
imdb_id: "tt8641686"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 9
episodes_count: 56
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is a comedy and reality series featuring comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse. After undergoing life-changing heart surgeries, the pair embark on a journey around Britain to catch iconic fish and share personal life experiences.

The series has received widespread praise for its warmth, charm, and gentle nature. It follows the duo as they travel the UK, eat great food, and attempt to catch elusive species while observing the pair fishing together.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse travel the UK fishing for elusive species."

### Why Watch
- Features hilarious personal life experiences shared by lifelong friends
- Offers a relaxing journey around Britain with great food
- Showcases the attempt to catch the nation's iconic fish

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series focuses on a relaxing pace which may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a warm and charming comedy that follows a relaxing yet epic journey.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #comedy-reality, #british-travel, #fishing-adventure, #heartfelt-friendship, #gentle-nature

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (6 Episodes)
### Series 2 (6 Episodes)
### Series 3 (6 Episodes)
### Series 4 (6 Episodes)
### Series 5 (6 Episodes)
### Series 6 (6 Episodes)
### Series 7 (8 Episodes)
### Series 8 (6 Episodes)
Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer muse together as they fish across the UK. Comedians and lifelong friends, they share their personal and hilarious life experiences while traveling around the UK fishing for elusive species. Following life-changing heart surgeries, good friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on a relaxing yet epic journey around Britain, eating great food, and attempting to catch some of the nation's iconic fish.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S8)**:
- Lifelong friends and comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share personal and hilarious life experiences.
- The pair embark on relaxing yet epic journeys around Britain to fish after experiencing life-changing heart surgeries.
- Following emergency triple heart bypass surgery in 2015, Mortimer recovered while Whitehouse also faced heart problems.
- Together, they travel across the UK eating great food and attempting to catch the nation's iconic fish.

### Series 9 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 56
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (20%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 45 (80%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bob Mortimer** as *Self*
- **Paul Whitehouse** as *Self*
- **Lee Mack** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing?
The provided sources do not specify which streaming platforms currently host the series.

### Q: Is the series worth watching?
The series has received widespread praise for its warmth, charm, and gentle nature.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 62 episodes across 9 series.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The provided material does not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/80328)
- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8641686/)
- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (TV Series 2018) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/80328-mortimer-and-whitehouse-gone-fishing/cast)
- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortimer_&_Whitehouse:_Gone_Fishing)
- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - BBC2 factual - British Comedy Guide](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/mortimer_whitehouse_gone_fishing/)
- [Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/mortimer-and-whitehouse-gone-fishing/cast/1030897778/)

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