Bob Mortimer has brought viewers back to his North East roots in the latest series of BBC Two's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, with County Durham's spectacular landscapes taking centre stage.
All episodes of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing became available on BBC iPlayer yesterday, with series nine, episode four showing the pair fishing at High Force Waterfall, near Barnard Castle, in County Durham.
The 30-minute programme follows Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse as they fish in the River Tees for brown trout.
The pair were spotted filming their second fishing trip in the North East this July. (Image: BBC)
Middlesbrough-born Mortimer is seen reliving his childhood as he leads Whitehouse across High Force's stunning scenery, discussing memories of fishing trips with his father.
The episode also features an evening meal with actor and comedian Reece Shearsmith, who shares spooky tales about the River Tees.
High Force Hotel and Waterfall celebrated the pair's visit on social media, writing: "We are very excited to share High Force Waterfall will be featured on this season of Gone Fishing with the brilliant Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse."
High Force shared a link to the series and added: "Now is the perfect time to tune in!
"Thank you to the Gone Fishing team for featuring us, we are so proud to be part of it."z
Fans were quick to react on social media, with many praising the show's return and excited at the North East feature. One commenter wrote:
"Without a doubt, these two are the best thing to happen to television. What they bring in life lessons is unbelievable. Can't wait to watch."
Another added: "My late sisters favourite place. We threw her funeral flowers in the water last year and visit regularly. We love Bob and Paul."
Gone Fishing debuted in 2018 and quickly proved one of the BBC's best-love shows, with viewers praising the chemistry between hosts Mortimer and Whitehouse.
The pair are seen fishing in the River Tees while discussing Mortimer's childhood. (Image: SUBMIT)
Their conversations span topics like comedy, family life and nostalgia, with a backdrop of the pair fishing amongst Britain's most stunning scenery.
Mortimer and Whitehouse were spotted filming the episode at High Force by a member of the Northern Echo camera club in July after Mortimer had previously hinted that the region could appear again in the series.
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The pair first filmed in the region for a Christmas episode in 2020, which featured the pair fishing on the River Tees and River Esk in another episode influenced by Mortimer's childhood roots.
Mortimer has long been open about his love for the North East. He has often discussed his childhood in Middlesbrough along with memories of his late parents, as well as how his Teesside upbringing has shaped him as a person and a comedian.
Their earlier Teesside Christmas special also featured the Transporter Bridge, Staithes and Mortimer's childhood home, alongside fishing on the Tees and Esk.