THIS Friday Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are returning to TV screens for season five of Britain’s most popular angling show Gone Fishing.
The intrepid duo are sticking to their tried-and-tested winning formula for the six-part series, exploring lakes and riverbanks all over the UK as they seek to do battle with some of our favourite fish, with each episode focussed on a different species. They also embark on their first trip overseas with a visit to the wild windswept shores of Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland to fish for trout and bream.
Bob reckons the new series contains some of the most picturesque scenery yet, which says a lot given some of the shots that’ve already graced our screens.
“It’s probably the prettiest, and most breath-taking series yet in terms of the places that we visit, and we also get to stay in the most ‘interesting’ accommodation to date,” Bob said.
Paul echoed that sentiment, adding: “Everywhere we go, we seem to be greeted with beautiful weather, showcasing the British countryside at its very best.”
Episode synopsis
Ep.1 – River Exe, Devon: Grilse
Ep.2 – River Dee, Wales: Grayling
Ep.3 – Scottish Highlands: Ferox trout
Ep.4 – River Thames, Oxfordshire: Perch
Ep.5 – River Mole & a tranquil Surrey lake: Barbel and carp
Ep.6 – Lough Corrib, Ireland: Trout and bream