Gone Fishing with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse is set to return for a fifth series. A further six episodes will see  Mortimer and Whitehouse capers and countryside as they return to fish more rivers, lakes and canals across the UK.

BBC Commissioning Editor Max Gogarty says: “Paul and Bob have a unique ability to create a half hour of televisual perfection, transporting us to a place with them on the side of a riverbank where all is calm and joyful. We are delighted to have a further six episodes coming later this year to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.”

Executive Produced by Lisa Clark and directed by Rob Gill, the next series of six half-hour episodes explore more of the UK’s beautiful countryside to seek out the finest fishing spots.

Lisa Clark says: “The love for the show continues to grow and Bob and Paul are thrilled to be back filming - with of course the new star of the show, terrier Ted. He cannot wait to join them once again to explore all the new sights and smells on offer.”

The format will continue to centre on each episode catching a key species of fish, with Paul using his extensive knowledge of fishing to guide Bob, and with Bob hunting out unique places to stay and creating heart-healthy menus throughout their travels.

They will also be joined by special guests, old and new, across some of the series to chat about matters close to their hearts.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, a 6x30’ for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, is made by Owl Power. It was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment and the commissioning editor is Max Gogarty. Lisa Clark is the Executive Producer and it will be directed by Rob Gill.

All series of Gone Fishing are available to view now on BBC iPlayer.