Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Bob Mortimer has long nurtured a childhood ambition to land a salmon. Accompanied by his friend Paul Whitehouse, he journeys to Scotland's River Tay, where the pair set off brimming with hope and excitement, eager to fulfil the long‑held dream.

Salmon/Scotland is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of a short‑form adventure piece, focusing on a specific undertaking rather than a broader series narrative. The format keeps the story tight and centred on the two protagonists and their shared goal. The episode follows Bob Mortimer, who has nurtured since childhood the ambition of landing a salmon. Determined to fulfil that long‑held wish, he teams up with his friend Paul Whitehouse and the pair embark on a trip to Scotland’s River Tay. Their departure is marked by a palpable sense of hope and excitement as they set out to chase the elusive fish. The journey takes them to the banks of the Tay, where the Scottish landscape frames their quest. Both men approach the river with eager anticipation, each step driven by the desire to see Mortimer’s childhood dream realised. Their camaraderie and shared enthusiasm are evident throughout the outing, underscoring the personal significance of the endeavour. In its brief runtime, the programme captures the duo’s optimism and the simple pleasure of pursuing a long‑standing ambition. By following their trek from departure to the river’s edge, the episode offers a concise glimpse into the joy of chasing a dream that has lingered since youth.