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Beloved Dog Ted, Star of BBC's “Gone Fishing”, Passes Away Ahead of Series Nine
5/1/2026, 12:52:51 AM
Ted’s Death and Final Appearance
Ted, a Patterdale Terrier mix who rose to fame on BBC Two’s “Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing”, died in early 2026 at age 13. Executive producer Lisa Clark announced his death and confirmed that he will appear in a single episode of the upcoming ninth series, marking his final on-screen role.
Rescue to TV Icon: Background
Ted was rescued from a dog’s home in Surrey in spring 2013, aged about six months, and was adopted by Lisa Clark, who later became an executive producer on the show. He debuted in series 3, episode 3, in 2020, quickly becoming a fan favourite and earning a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Christmas special filmed in Cornwall.
Timeline
- Spring 2013 – Rescued from Surrey.
- 2020 – First TV appearance (series 3, ep 3).
- 2025 – Lifetime Achievement Award (Christmas special).
- 2026 – Death announced; final cameo scheduled for series 9.
Official Statements
Lisa Clark described Ted as a beloved family pet and treasured companion to the hosts, noting his habit of “nicking jammy dodgers” and “bait” on riverbanks. Bob Mortimer expressed deep sadness, calling him “the best companion and greatest little chum.” Paul Whitehouse echoed the loss, calling Ted a unique presence whose absence will be felt by crew and audience.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Ted was a much-loved family pet as well as a treasured companion to Paul and Bob on Gone Fishing. He took fame in his little stride and loved nothing better than messing around on the riverbanks, nicking jammy dodgers from Bob and bait from Paul. He will be sorely missed both at home and on screen. We’ll never forget him. He is survived at home by Bo the Briard.” — Lisa Clark, Executive Producer
- “Bye bye Ted old friend. He wasn’t a dog, he was a species all of his own. He’s gone to the great briefcase emporium in the sky. We will really miss you mate.” — Paul Whitehouse, Comedian
- “Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum.” — Bob Mortimer, Comedian
- “Ted will appear in one episode for the forthcoming series nine, which will be his final appearance on the show.” — Production announcement, BBC
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on Ted’s rescue date, television debut, award and death; no factual discrepancies were identified, though source reliability scores differ.
Future Outlook
Ted’s final cameo is scheduled for the upcoming ninth series of “Gone Fishing”, providing a concluding tribute to the dog that became a cultural touchstone for the programme’s audience.
