[TV] Mortimer and Whitehouse - gone fishing

[Neville's Breakfast]

I was slightly disappointed by the first episode in the new series. They have used the same ingredients that made the previous series’ so enjoyable but perhaps it’s time to move on a little and try some fresh ideas. Seemed like going through the motions. Maybe they are facing more severe health issues and it was just honest though. They definitely seem a bit sadder, so it’s understandable.

 

[Marshy]

Bloody loved it as ever, Bob did not look in great nick though, I know he had a rough spell not long ago, hopefully he's coming out of that.

Id take 20 series of this, more of the same please.

 

[GJN1]

I was slightly disappointed by the first episode in the new series. They have used the same ingredients that made the previous series’ so enjoyable but perhaps it’s time to move on a little and try some fresh ideas. Seemed like going through the motions. Maybe they are facing more severe health issues and it was just honest though. They definitely seem a bit sadder, so it’s understandable.

I agree. I think they're over-egging the Ted thing too. Wasn't funny.

 

[dazzer6666]

No it’s not. A hundred quid can get you going sea or fresh. All the expensive gear catches the fisherman not the fish.

Very true

 

[dejavuatbtn]

The series has morphed into some kind of support network for us oldies and this probably neatly fills a hole in the BBC’s output. It’s sad to see Bob Looking unusually aged/unwell. They are a great duo and it’s like going down the pub with them and chewing the cud. Whitehouse is quite serious and Mortimer is seriously funny.

 

[Grizz]

I don't like fishing, but even at 47 I love it, for so many different reasons. Mainly it just let's me forget that there's so much shit going on in the world trying to barge it's way into my thoughts, here's two blokes and a dog fishing and just talking about their aches and pains as mates. It's simple, it's wholesome and makes me appreciate that I've got a group of mates like that and wouldn't swap them for anything.

 

[gripper stebson]

Its such an odd (but brilliant) show. Makes me laugh like a drain while always feeling like I am going to burst into tears!

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

No it’s not. A hundred quid can get you going sea or fresh. All the expensive gear catches the fisherman not the fish.

The same thing can be said for most sports l think, you can throw as much dosh at it as you like, but most of it is unnecessary.

 

[AIT76]

"I've just been nutmegged by a Chub..."

 

[Mr Bridger]

Let’s have some death faced silence.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Let’s have some death faced silence.

Yeah, it was a bit near the mark, especially for those who have lost people recently, but it was one of the best bits of black humour I can remember.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Let’s have some death faced silence.

Very very funny.

 

[BrightonCottager]

I'll have to watch it on catch up. Is Bob still wearing the same hat? (I loved the show and hat so much, I went out and bought one for myself).

 

[Hovegull]

Bob has looked much healthier in recent TV appearances doing the promo. I’m guessing when this was filmed, it coincided with his health issues.

 

[vegster]

Have not watched this much but tonight's episode is a crock of shite.. Whitehouse trys fly fishing for Bass ...when he should be using a top water and a lure rod. Then Lee Mack turns up as the alleged other " comedian " using a vegan Magnet fishing kit.... throwing it in and scaring every Bass for miles right off....then Paul goes after Wrasse.....why ? They are two a penny and inedible?

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Surprised they went ahead with the episode. It was nothing without Bob. To be fair, Mack looked embarrassed to be there.

 

[timbha]

Surprised they went ahead with the episode. It was nothing without Bob. To be fair, Mack looked embarrassed to be there.

A last minute stand in, probably appearing in Weymouth??

 

[vegster]

A last minute stand in, probably appearing in Weymouth??

It was genuinely cringeworthy....Mack espoused his desire to recover a wedding ring and return it to its owner while magnet fishing...Gold and Silver ain't magnetic ...so obviously he was pinning his hopes on tagging an iron Wedding Ring, not sure how many of those are lying around ?

 

[dazzer6666]

Worst. Episode. Ever.
No Bob, no humour, no real fishing….and a ****ing vegan on a fishing programme ? Seriously ?
boooooooooo

 

[dazzer6666]

Have not watched this much but tonight's episode is a crock of shite.. Whitehouse trys fly fishing for Bass ...when he should be using a top water and a lure rod. Then Lee Mack turns up as the alleged other " comedian " using a vegan Magnet fishing kit.... throwing it in and scaring every Bass for miles right off....then Paul goes after Wrasse.....why ? They are two a penny and inedible?

TBF wrasse fishing is great fun……and the big ones are buggers to get out of the rocks.