Ted, the beloved Patterdale Terrier mix from the BBC series Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died at the age of 15. The news was confirmed by the show's stars Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, who shared heartfelt tributes to their canine co-star.
Bob Mortimer wrote: "So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much... and away boss." Paul Whitehouse 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."
Ted first appeared in the show during its third series in 2020 and quickly became a fan favourite. He was given a lifetime achievement award during the 2025 Christmas special. Ted was rescued from a dog's home in Surrey in spring 2013 when he was about six months old and went to live with Lisa Clark, the show's executive producer.
Lisa Clark said: "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 doggers from Bob and bait from Paul. He will be sorely missed both at home and on screen."
Ted, who was credited as the author of two books, Pawtobiography and Pup Fiction, is set to make his final appearance in the upcoming ninth series. In recent episodes, he received massages for his aches and pains and was sometimes seen in a pram when walking became difficult.
