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Bob Mortimer saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog

Bob Mortimer saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog

Summary

Comedian Bob Mortimer is very sad after the death of Ted, the dog who appeared on the BBC show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Ted was a rescued dog who became popular on the show and was featured in several series before passing away.

Key Facts

  • Ted was a Patterdale Terrier mix rescued in Surrey in 2013 at about six months old.
  • He appeared first on the show in 2020 during its third series.
  • Ted received a lifetime achievement award on the 2025 Christmas special of the show.
  • The dog lived with Lisa Clark, the show’s executive producer.
  • Ted is credited as the author of two books, Pawtobiography and Pup Fiction.
  • The show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is about the two comedians fishing and talking about life.
  • The series has been nominated six times for Bafta TV awards.
  • Ted will make his final appearance in the upcoming ninth series of the show.
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