Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have paid heartfelt tribute to Ted, the much-loved Patterdale Terrier mix who appeared on the BBC series Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Ted, who became a firm favourite with viewers, has died.
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.' 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's third series in 2020 and quickly won over audiences. In the 2025 Christmas special, he was given a lifetime achievement award. He was rescued from a dog's home in Surrey in spring 2013 when he was around six months old and went to live with Lisa Clark, the show's executive producer.
Clark said Ted would be 'sorely missed', adding: '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.'
In recent series, Ted received massages to help with his aches and pains and was sometimes seen in a pram when walking became too much. He was credited as the author of two books, Pawtobiography and Pup Fiction. His final appearance will be in the upcoming ninth series of the show.
