After years of laughter and quiet resilience, beloved comedian Bob Mortimer is returning to the BBC alongside Paul Whitehouse — but this time, Gone Fishing carries a deeper, more emotional heartbeat than ever before.
What has always been a gentle, reflective series about friendship, life, and laughter has now become something profoundly personal. Behind the jokes and tranquil rivers lies a story of survival, gratitude, and a man learning to find peace in the simplest moments.
Speaking candidly in the new series, Bob admitted: “I’ve laughed through pain I never thought I’d survive. Some days, just being here feels like a victory.” His words, soft yet piercing, reflect years of health struggles that have changed not just his body, but his soul.
For Bob, every sunrise, every cast of the fishing line, and every shared laugh with Paul feels like a small miracle. Those who know his journey understand how fragile life became for him following his heart surgery in 2015 — a turning point that made him see every moment since as borrowed time.
Paul Whitehouse, who has been both co-star and close friend through it all, described this new season as their “most human yet.” He said, “I’ve never seen Bob this honest, this open. Every laugh comes with a story that could make you cry. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s beautiful.”
Throughout the series, the two friends navigate quiet riversides and calm landscapes that contrast deeply with the emotional weight beneath. Viewers will see Bob reflecting on mortality, friendship, and the importance of finding joy even in pain.
Fans who’ve caught glimpses of early episodes have been deeply moved. Social media has flooded with emotional reactions — many calling it “Bob’s most touching work ever.” One fan wrote, “You can feel the love between Bob and Paul — it’s not just a show, it’s a reminder of what truly matters.”
But the season holds even more in store. According to insiders, the finale will include never-before-seen footage featuring a deeply personal family revelation — one that reportedly left the production crew in tears. The moment, described as both heartbreaking and healing, promises to be one of the most powerful endings in the show’s history.
For all its humor and gentle charm, Gone Fishing has always been about life’s quiet truths: friendship, aging, health, and hope. Yet this season, those themes shine brighter than ever — illuminated by Bob Mortimer’s courage to laugh through the pain and to keep finding beauty in every breath.
💖 “Every sunrise feels like a miracle,” Bob says softly in one episode. And watching him smile through the storms, fans can’t help but agree — because his laughter, more than ever, feels like one too.