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Wales Online
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Paul Whitehouse celebrates Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League win on Gone Fishing
Paul Whitehouse celebrates Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League win on Gone Fishing The BBC show is returning for an eighth series Bob Mortimer admits he was 'scared' of Go Fishing co-star Paul Whitehouse when they first met (Image: (Image: BBC) ) The next series of Gone Fishing will feature Paul Whitehouse celebrating his birthday by seeing Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League. The BBC show is returning for an eighth series and Paul and Bob Mortimer are currently filming the episodes which will see the pair visit fishing locations which have been chosen by there relevance to Paul or Bob personally, following the broad journeys of their lives. Paul and Bob will both be seen celebrating their 67th and 66th birthdays in one episode and the Fast Show star's big day was made even more special by seeing his beloved Spurs defeat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final on 21 May. In an interview with RTE Radio, he said: "I did some filing with him the other week, the amount of tricks he got up to nicking my gear. "When Bob and I were filming the other week for Gone Fishing it was my birthday and Bob's birthday and a great present for me was Spurs winning the Europa League. "I was at the European victory in 1984, I was 26." Article continues below Paul first achieved TV fame on Harry Enfield and Friends and The Fast Show, while Bob was one half of surreal comedy double act Vic and Bob with Vic Reeves so the success they have had with Gone Fishing hasn't come as a surprise to Paul. But Paul - whose idea for the programme came when he started taking Bob fishing to get over his triple heart bypass operation - says the love people have for Gone Fishing seems deeper and more personal. He said: "It's surprising, not so much that people like it, but what it means to people. "Me and Bob have had quite a bit of success over the years, but it's very different, the Gone Fishing response. We're just a couple of old idiots, really. "It's me and Bob on a river with Ted the dog and we talk about life and death and we have a laugh." Announcing Series 8 of Gone Fishing, BBC Commissioning Editor Patrick McMahon said: "We're so happy to welcome Paul and Bob back for another slice of fishing, friendship and riverbank philosophy. Following their adventures and spending time in their company is always a treat, and this series promises to be the most personal and pleasurable yet." Article continues below Executive Producer Lisa Clark added: "I'm so delighted we can continue to showcase our beautiful country in the company of Paul, Bob and Ted of course. "There's so much more to explore for both man and beast with plenty of muck for Ted to roll in and Bob to fall over, while Paul quietly concentrates on the fishing in hand."
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's NYT Strands Puzzle: Hints, Spangram And Answers For Thursday, June 12th
Today's NYT Strands hints and answers Looking for Wednesday's Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: Welcome back to another Strands puzzle, dearest Strandistas! We have words to uncover and this one is perfect for summer, taking us to the great outdoors—which is where we should all head immediately after solving this puzzle! Let's do it! Strands is the newest game in the New York Times' stable of puzzle games. It's a fun twist on classic word search games. Every day we're given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board. One of these words is the spangram which crosses from one side of the grid to another and reveals even more about the day's theme. Spoilers ahead. Read on for today's theme and some hints to help you uncover today's words. Instead of giving you the first two letters of each word, today I'm giving out three hints instead of two. Today's Theme: Gone fishing FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Hint: It's not about the fish. Clue: It's about what you use to catch the fish. Here are the first two letters of each of today's words: Remember, spoilers ahead! Today's spangram is: TACKLEBOX Here's the full list of words: Here's the completed Strands grid: Today's Strands Lots of words today, but most of them pretty short and easy. I suppose it helps if you have some fishing terminology, and while I'm not a fisherman, I do know the lingo. Oddly enough I found TACKLEBOX first. Sometimes the spangram is just that obvious. From here, I knocked off all the words, HOOK, LINE and SINKER. Fish sounds good. Maybe I'll go get some fish tacos. How did you do on your Strands today? Let me know on Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to check out my blog for my daily Wordle guides as well as all my other writing about TV shows, streaming guides, movie reviews, video game coverage and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bass Pro's 10th Annual Gone Fishing event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Johnny Morris and Bass Pro are donating more than 40,000 fishing rods and reels to not-for-profit partners helping connect kids to the outdoors. The 10th annual Gone Fishing event will include gear donations, non-profit partnerships, and free in-store fishing and casting activities at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations June 6-8 and June 13-15. Kids can experience in-store catch-and-release ponds and get a free digital photo download to celebrate their achievement. There will also be free knot-tying kits available while supplies last. The event runs 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 6 and June 13; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on June 7-8 and June 14-15. 'Some of my most happy experiences in life have been spent fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with family, friends and loved ones,' said Johnny Morris. 'Gone Fishing is a perfect opportunity to share those experiences and help future generations discover the joys of fishing, while inspiring families to get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer.' Nearly 500,000 rods and reels have been donated across North America since the inception of the program. Gone Fishing kicks off Thursday, June 5, with special donation presentations across the U.S. Bass Pro Shops is also offering up an opportunity to show off your child's best catches with the Kids' Braggin' Board. You can submit photos of your child with their catch for a chance to be featured on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Paul Whitehouse insists his and Bob Mortimer's BBC fishing series was a 'success' because it was based on 'real life' - after they both underwent life-changing heart surgery
Comedy legend Paul Whitehouse has insisted his and Bob Mortimer 's BBC series Gone Fishing was a 'success' because it was based purely on 'real life' situations. The series saw the double act embark on many fishing trips together around the UK as they opened up about their respective life-changing heart surgeries. Last One Laughing star Bob, 65, underwent bypass surgery in 2015 when his heart was stopped for 32 minutes after discovering that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked. Meanwhile, Paul, 67, had part of his colon removed nearly two decades ago and also had three stents put in his heart after an operation. Speaking on Dr Oscar Duke's new health podcast Beside Manners, Paul spoke of the pair's friendship and hardship they've suffered over the years. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Paul said he first discovered the idea of turning their surgeries into entertainment when he and Bob went on a fishing trip and 'had a daft laugh' together. He said: 'We started going out a few more times and it was one day in particular, I think it was a really beautiful day in May, and the river was idyllic and the flies were hatching, and the reed warblers were warbling. 'We just made each other laugh. Had a daft laugh as Bob would say, and I thought, oh this might be a good idea for a program. 'Anyway, it worked with the BBC and they let us do a little trial and they seemed to go for it and the reason it's been successful is exactly as I outlined there because it came 100% out of real life.' Last summer, Bob was left unable to walk for half of the newest series of his show Gone Fishing after he contracted shingles. Bob suffered wasted muscles after a six-month bout of the virus and had to be taken by wheelchair to several of the locations. Describing the toll Bob's surgery had on him, Paul said: 'I don't want to speak for Bob, but obviously it was difficult. 'The family were very supportive but he found that road to recovery very slow physically and I think mentally as well.' Speaking on Dr Oscar Duke's new health podcast Beside Manners, Paul spoke of the pair's friendship and hardship they've suffered over the years During an appearance on Kathy Burke 's Where There's A Will, There's A Wake podcast, Bob explained that he no longer feared death. The TV personality explained: 'I don't feel scared about death, I just feel so frustrated and sad to think I won't see how stories end.' Bob added: 'My children's story. My wife's. The football. All the stories going on in the world that you're going to miss the end of.' Speaking about his experience, he said: 'I did see the light at the end of the tunnel. I experienced going towards the light and feeling happier than I have ever felt, ever. 'It was quite extraordinary, and then I woke up a day later and I was OK. I thought, "This is great. I no longer fear death and everything."' Bob secretly married his wife Lisa Matthews just half an hour before undergoing heart surgery. The comic arranged to wed his long-term partner on the day of his operation after being warned he was 'incredibly ill'.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bob Mortimer reveals the hilarious reason why he 'can't go outside' in light-hearted social media post - after admitting he 'no longer fears death' following triple heart bypass surgery
Bob Mortimer put his physical brand of comedy to good use on Wednesday while promoting the imminent launch of his new book. The comedian, best known for his TV work with comedy partner Vic Reeves, is currently preparing for the paperback release of The Hotel Avocado, his second novel, on May 22. And he played the forthcoming publication for potential laughs while filming another of his characteristically light-hearted Instagram posts on Wednesday evening. Filming from home, Mortimer, 65 - holding a copy of his new book in one hand - pretended he'd been forced to call emergency services after getting his foot trapped beneath a large container of detergent. Angling his mobile phone to reveal a slippered foot beneath the plastic container, he told followers: 'I was going to go outside to give you some information, but sadly I've got myself trapped beneath a big bottle of screenwash. 'I've phoned up the emergency services. I asked for fire people to come and help, but they've suggested the lifeboat people, on account of it being a liquid, so I'll just do my announcement here.' Mortimer went on to encourage followers to pre-order his latest novel - which follows 2022 debut The Satsuma Complex - ahead of its paperback publication in May. The book was originally published in hardcover last year. The Last One Laughing star underwent bypass surgery in 2015 when his heart was stopped for 32 minutes after discovering that 95 percent of his arteries were blocked. Last summer, he was left unable to walk for half of the newest series of his show Gone Fishing after he contracted shingles. Mortimer suffered muscle wastage after a six-month bout of the virus and had to be taken by wheelchair to several of the locations. During an appearance on Kathy Burke's Where There's A Will, There's A Wake podcast, he explained that he no longer feared death. The TV personality explained: 'I don't feel scared about death, I just feel so frustrated and sad to think I won't see how stories end.' He added: 'My children's story. My wife's. The football. All the stories going on in the world that you're going to miss the end of. 'I did see the light at the end of the tunnel. I experienced going towards the light and feeling happier than I have ever felt, ever. 'It was quite extraordinary, and then I woke up a day later and I was OK. I thought, "This is great. I no longer fear death and everything."' Mortimer secretly married his wife Lisa Matthews just half an hour before undergoing heart surgery. The comic arranged to wed his long-term partner on the day of his operation after being warned he was 'incredibly ill'. Speaking at a press conference the following year, he recalled: 'I found out I needed heart surgery on the Thursday, so I made a will on the Friday. 'Found out I couldn't get married to Lisa because you have to give 21 days notice. 'But my consultant said I was incredibly ill, so the registrar in London - I don't live in London - gave me permission to get married on the Monday.'
