Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Paul and Bob travel to the picturesque River Usk in Wales, where Paul's father first taught him to fish as a young child. Their quarry is the wild brown trout. They discuss their respective childhoods and reflect on their own family lives. In their cosy cottage accommodation in the heart of the countryside they compare school photographs and Paul serenades Bob with his guitar.

Paul and Bob brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty Carp. They have the latest high tech equipment and are fully prepared to stay all night if they have to, to catch the biggest fish they can. They discuss the true meaning of a mid-life crisis and decide to visit a beauty clinic to see if there are any suitable treatments available to re-capture their youth. Bob reveals his secret recipe to make the perfect scrambled eggs but it's not the only thing which shocks Paul in this episode.

Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon so they set off for The River Tay in Scotland full of hope and excitement for this special trip. A ghillie guides them up the intimidating river in a boat and they fish using various methods to catch the elusive fish. They discuss luck and fate and the part it has played in their lives. They stay in the heart of the highlands, Bob cooks Paul a traditional Scottish breakfast and they set off for a swift round of golf before resuming their fishing. As the sun sets they reflect on their dreams - did they come true on this trip?

Sitting side by side on the banks of the Upper Tamar Lakes, Paul and Bob fish for the predatory Perch. Bob notices that Paul has far more superior seating which causes a momentary issue between the pair. The tables are turned when Bob reveals this week's accommodation which leaves Paul almost speechless. The following day they brave the open sea and have a very surprising catch; they celebrate in the only way possible in the south west of England. It's not particularly heart-healthy but it's very tasty!

Paul and Bob fly to Enniskillen to fish for the Pike which eluded them in series one. They take to the waters of Lough Erne in their search for this mighty fish, guided by the very experienced local Frenchman Pascal. They discuss their respective bad habits and Bob gives Paul a thorough health update, before they retire to a local hostelry to sample the traditional Irish refreshments. Paul demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR and Bob gives Paul a glimpse into his future by telling his fortune in a traditional Irish manner.

Paul and Bob fish for the graceful Grayling on the stunning River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire dales. They talk about their plans for retirement and Bob reveals his hopes and dreams for the future. Together they meet the surgeon who performed Bob's life-saving heart bypass and re-enact all the drama of the operating table - in a local pub! In the evening Paul organises some entertainment while Bob struggles to cook a heart healthy dinner to round off their trip.