BBC Gone Fishing star dead as tributes flood in and fans call for show to be 'retired'

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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 bothy fans and those who worked with him, with both Mr Mortimer and Mr Whitehouse paying heartfelt tributes to their four-legged companion.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Ted's journey to stardom began as a rescue dog, adopted from a Surrey dog home in spring 2013 when he was approximately six months old.He first appeared on the BBC Two programme in episode three of the third series in 2020, where his charm quickly won over audiences.The terrier mix became a regular fixture on...

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