Is Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing a novel?

No. It is listed under Biography & Autobiography, and it is a conversation between Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse about life, friendship and fishing.

Do I need to have watched the BBC Gone Fishing series first?

No. The book stands alone, though it brings the warmth and daft humour of the BBC series to the page, so fans will feel at home with it.

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Two old friends, a riverbank and plenty to talk about

Reading guide

It works as a standalone read and needs no prior reading. Fans of the BBC series will recognise the easy rapport between the two men.

Rather than a single plot, the book follows Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse as they sit by the water and talk about whatever comes up, from their recent heart trouble to the absurd and the everyday.

Description

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse bring the warmth and daft humour of their much-loved BBC series to the page. Both are back from serious heart trouble, and they sit on a riverbank with their rods and talk about whatever floats past: life, mortality, the absurd, and the quiet pleasure of waiting for a bite.

The result is a book about friendship as much as fishing. It is a gentle, funny companion for anyone who values long friendships, slow afternoons outdoors and the company of two comedians at their most unguarded.

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Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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