Ted the Dog Returns in New Series Tribute

Gone Fishing's terrier Ted is set to make a posthumous appearance in the next series of ’s Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 

On Thursday, 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. 

Yet 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 air on May 10. 

Ted, who was owned by the show's executive producer Lisa Clark, first joined Bob, 66, and Paul, 67, 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.'