Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse has reflected on his time with ‘fan favourite’ terrier Ted after he died earlier this year.
Speaking soon after his death in April, Paul, 68, appeared on the Harry Hill Show podcast, which has been released to the public this week.
Sharing some of the things he loved about the animal, Paul named the pooch’s ‘indifference’ towards him and co-host Bob Mortimer.
Paul joked that Ted ‘didn’t give a monkey’s about him and Bob’, but credits his almost arrogant attitude for ‘toughening him up’.
When offered his condolences by host Harry, Paul said: ‘Yeah, poor old Ted. He’s not my dog and he’s not Bob’s dog, he’s our producer’s dog.
‘He was a real dog. But what was great about Ted…. You know, with most people a dog comes running up and greets you like a long lost friend after ten seconds of absence…Ted didn’t give a monkey’s about me and Bob, didn’t care.’
Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse has reflected on his time with ‘fan favourite’ terrier Ted (pictured) after he died earlier this year
Sharing some of the things he loved about the animal, Paul named the pooch’s ‘indifference’ towards him and co-host Bob Mortimer
Harry said: ‘He had like an indifference, a confidence if you will.’
Paul continued: ‘An arrogance some might call it. But it was an endearing kind of trait of his cos you know it’s toughened me and Bob up.’
Harry said that the country had ‘fallen in love with him’, with Paul joking: ‘What are you trying to say, that Ted’s the real star of the show?’
Harry replied: ‘Well, more fuss if he was to go than perhaps if Bob was to go.’
Paul said: ‘Well, I think if I went nobody would bat an eyelid! There might be a little single tear for Bob.’
When asked if there will be another animal on the show, he said: ‘Well, I don’t really like to speculate on that, to be honest, out of respect for Ted.’
Ted is set to make a posthumous appearance in the next series of BBC‘s Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
Fans were left devastated by the news the Patterdale Terrier mix had passed away at the age of 13, having cemented himself as a key part of the show.
But there will be another chance to see the beloved canine when the show returns this year, with the BBC confirming that Ted filmed one episode of season nine with Bob and Paul before his death.
A transmission date for the series is yet to be confirmed.
In the meantime, fans have called on Ted to be included during the In Memoriam segment when the TV BAFTAs aired
Ted, who was owned by the show’s executive producer Lisa Clark, first joined Bob, 66, and Paul on screen in 2020, and soon became a permanent feature on the series through its following seasons after becoming a big hit with viewers.
He also appeared in the Christmas Special in 2025, for which Ted gained a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ted was rescued from a Surrey dogs’ home in 2013 at the age of six months old before moving in with Lisa Clark, who is the Executive Producer of the show.
Following his passing, Bob and Paul led tributes to the canine member of their Gone Fishing family, admitting they were both going to ‘miss him so much’.
Bob said: ‘So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much… and away boss.’
Paul added: ‘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.’
While owner Lisa concluded: ‘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 Jammie 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.’
There will be another chance to see the beloved canine when the show returns, with the BBC confirming that Ted filmed one episode of season nine with Bob and Paul before his death
In the meantime, fans have called on Ted to be included during the In Memoriam segment when the TV BAFTAs air on May 10
Ted, who was behind two best-selling books – A Pawtobiography and Pup Fiction – will make his final appearance in an upcoming episode of Gone Fishing, which is due to hit screens with its ninth series later on this year.
A third book from Ted, who had a social media following of more than 200,000 people, is also expected for release later on in 2026.
Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing launched in 2018 and follows the two comedians as they travel around the UK on fishing trips.
The BBC2 show was born when Paul lured Bob to the riverbank for a gentle bonding activity following a triple heart bypass.
Bob underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 when his heart was stopped for 32 minutes after discovering that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.
Alongside conversations about their lives, health, family and friendships, Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, also features a series of celebrity guests including fellow comedian Lee Mack and TV presenter Ben Fogle.
