New book from Gone Fishing's dog, Ted : News 2024
New book from Gone Fishing's dog, Ted - Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse’s canine companion 'writes his ‘pawtobiography'
www.chortle.co.ukI can share what’s publicly known about Ted from Gone Fishing up to now.
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Ted, the dog featured with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on Gone Fishing, has been a widely covered part of the show, including news about a book release related to Ted in 2024. This included a pawtobiography and notes that it would coincide with the show’s eighth BBC Two series. This was reported by entertainment outlets at the time.[1][2]
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In 2025, reports covered updates about Ted’s status and role on the show, including mentions that he remains a part of the team and travels with them on set, with fans noting his age and ongoing appearances.[3][4]
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In early 2026, several outlets reported that Ted had died, and tributes followed from Mortimer and Whitehouse, with coverage noting Ted’s six-year run on the program and the impact of his loss on the show and its audience. One article highlighted plans for the upcoming series after his passing, reflecting on his legacy with the hosts. Another source confirmed the death and public tributes from the BBC and the hosts.[6][7][8][10]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of Ted’s major moments on the show (including the book, notable episodes, and the death announcement) with direct excerpts or summaries and provide links to the source articles. I can also look for additional up-to-date confirmation from BBC or major outlets if you want the latest developments beyond April 2026.