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Whitehouse & Mortimer: Healthier & Happier on Gone Fishing
20 Oct
Summary
- Paul Whitehouse has significantly reduced sugar intake after a diabetes diagnosis.
- Bob Mortimer is also adopting a healthier lifestyle with home exercises.
- The new series visits locations meaningful to the presenters' histories.
Comedians Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer are set to star in a new series of Gone Fishing, highlighting a significant shift towards healthier lifestyles. Whitehouse, 68, revealed a substantial dietary transformation following a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, which led him to drastically reduce sugar intake and forgo his fondness for sweets.
Mortimer, 67, is also embracing a healthier routine, though he humorously noted his gym visits are infrequent, preferring home exercises. The upcoming series, which first aired in 2018, will feature the beloved duo exploring picturesque British countryside locations. These chosen spots carry personal significance for both presenters, offering opportunities for reflection on their friendship and lives.
The new season is also noted as being the last to feature their cherished dog, Ted. The presenters will visit the River Ribble in Lancashire and lakes in Norfolk, among other destinations such as Shetland, County Durham, County Tyrone, and Hampshire, sharing candid conversations and life reflections.
