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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

2018 – nowShow8 seasons50 episodes

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 50 episodes · best: S4E7 "Christmas Special" 9.0

Episodes

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Story

Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their personal and hilarious life experiences while travelling around the UK fishing for elusive species.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Travelogue
  • Male Friendship Dynamics
  • British Comedy Icons
  • Slow-Paced Relaxation
  • Anecdotal Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Outdoor Leisure
  • Chemistry-Driven
  • Gentle Humor

Cast

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Produced by
Stephanie Fyfe

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Facts

June 20, 2018 · November 30, 2025 · Still running

First aired
June 20, 2018
Latest episode
November 30, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
8 seasons · 50 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing?"

Questions about Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing?

In the United States, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 9).

Which season of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is best?

Seasons 3, 5, and 9, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Christmas Special (season 4, episode 7) at 9.0, and the lowest is Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon (season 6, episode 5) at 4.9.

Is Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing?

25 h

About 25 hours: 50 episodes in 8 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 2018, and it's still in production.

Will Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.