Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing season 8 on BBC Two
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Season 8:
Ended on November 30, 2025
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Season: 8
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Oct 26, 2025 Wild Brown Trout - River Itchen, Hampshire
E2 Nov 02, 2025 Sea Trout - Rivers Towy & Cothi, Carmarthenshire
E3 Nov 09, 2025 Rochdale Canal, Manchester & River Dane, Cheshire
E4 Nov 16, 2025 Perch - Birley Lake & River Wye, Herefordshire
E5 Nov 23, 2025 Carp & Tope - Ceredigion, Wales
E6 Nov 30, 2025 Salmon - River Findhorn, Scottish Highlands
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Release Window:
Late Summer / Fall

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 7 years, typically returning in August or September. Since its 2018 debut, the series has transitioned from a meditative factual experiment into a prestige cornerstone for BBC Two. The production has successfully navigated seven series and multiple holiday specials, cementing its status as a reliable ratings driver that emphasizes the scenic beauty of the British Isles. Its longevity is anchored by a consistent broadcast strategy that pairs the main series with the late-summer transition, often concluding just as the network’s high-profile autumn schedule commences.

Confidence: 95% Last Refined: March 2026
Why Watch:
"A gentle, hilarious exploration of friendship and heart health that proves fishing is merely the excuse for the conversation."
Series Analysis:
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing stands as the quietest television sensation of the decade. Ostensibly a show about angling, it is truly a masterclass in friendship, mortality, and the therapeutic value of falling over on a riverbank. Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have turned the pursuit of tench and pike into a meditation on heart health that manages to be laugh-out-loud funny without trying too hard. Following a season finale that felt surprisingly conclusive, fans are currently enduring an agonizing wait for renewal news, wondering if the duo has cast their final line. To ensure you don't miss the catch of the day when the BBC decides their fate, adding a reminder to your watchlist is the best way to keep your tackle box ready.
Tone: Witty, Poignant, Pastoral Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
BBC Two
Seasons:
8
Years:
2018 - 2025
Genre:
Reality, Comedy
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