Remembering Gone Fishing’s Ted - Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse pay tribute

Ted, the Patterdale Terrier mix, who found fame on BBC’s Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse has died.

Ted was rescued from a dog’s home in Surrey in the Spring of 2013 when he was about six months old and went to live with Lisa Clark, Executive Producer of Gone Fishing.

He made his first appearance on the popular BBC Two show in Series 3 (episode 3) in 2020, quickly becoming a fan favourite and during the Christmas special in Cornwall in 2025 he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lisa Clark, Executive Producer, and Ted’s owner said: “Ted was a much-loved family pet as well as a treasured companion to Paul and Bob on Gone Fishing. He took fame in his little stride and loved nothing better than messing around on the riverbanks, nicking jammy dodgers from Bob and bait from Paul. He will be sorely missed both at home and on screen. We’ll never forget him. He is survived at home by Bo the Briard.”

Bob Mortimer said: “So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much.. and away boss.”

Paul Whitehouse added: “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.”

Ted will appear in one episode for the forthcoming series nine – which will be his final appearance on the show.

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