Mortimer and Whitehouse saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog
Ted first appeared in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2020 and became popular with fans.
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Ted first appeared in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2020 and became popular with fans.
Ted, the beloved Patterdale Terrier mix from 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,' has passed away at age 13. The BBC confirmed his death and announced he will make his final appearance in the upcoming series. Co-hosts Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have paid heartfelt tributes to their canine companion.
Following the death of Ted, the canine star of 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,' co-hosts Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have shared emotional tributes. Ted, who first appeared on the show in 2020, was known for his playful antics and became a fan favorite. He will make his final appearance in the forthcoming ninth series.
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have paid tribute to Ted, the dog who accompanied them on 'Gone Fishing,' after his death was announced. Whitehouse said: 'Bye bye Ted old friend. He wasn’t a dog, he was a species all of his own. He’s gone to the great briefcase emporium in the sky. We will really miss you mate.' And Mortimer added: 'So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much.. and away boss.' Rescued from a dog's home in Surrey in 2013, Ted was a Patterdale Terrier mix, around 13 years old. He lived with Lisa Clark, the programme's executive producer. She said: 'Ted was a much-loved family pet as well as a treasured companion to Paul and Bob on Gone Fishing. He took fame in his little stride and loved nothing better than messing around on the riverbanks, nicking jammy dodgers from Bob and bait from Paul. He will be sorely missed both at home and on screen. We'll never forget him. He is survived at home by Bo the Briard.'
Ted, the beloved dog from the BBC show 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,' has passed away at the age of 15. The Patterdale Terrier mix had been a fixture on the fishing programme for six years, accompanying hosts Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse. Both Mortimer and Whitehouse paid heartfelt tributes to Ted, describing him as a 'greatest little chum' and 'a species all of his own.' Ted belonged to the show's executive producer, Lisa Clark, who rescued him from a dog's home in Surrey when he was six months old. He will make his final appearance in the upcoming series of Gone Fishing, having been a scene-stealing star since his debut in series three.
Ted, the much-loved Patterdale Terrier mix who captured viewers' hearts on BBC Two's 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,' has died. The grey-flecked black dog rose to fame alongside presenters Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, swiftly becoming an audience favourite after joining the popular fishing programme. Ted belonged to Lisa Clark, the show's Executive Producer, and regularly appeared on screen with the comedy duo as they explored Britain's waterways. His death has prompted an outpouring of affection from both fans and those who worked with him, with both Mr Mortimer and Mr Whitehouse paying heartfelt tributes to their four-legged companion.
Ted, the Patterdale Terrier mix who became a fixture on 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,' has passed away. Rescued in 2013, Ted made his first appearance on the show in 2020 and quickly became a fan favorite. He will make his final appearance in the upcoming ninth series.
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