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Bob Mortimer, 65, reveals he was unable to walk for half of the newest series of Gone Fishing and had to use a wheelchair after six-month health battle


Bob Mortimer has revealed that he was unable to walk for half of the newest series of his reality show Gone Fishing after he contracted shingles.

BBC Commissioning Editor Patrick McMahon said: 'We're so happy to welcome Paul and Bob back for another slice of fishing, friendship and riverbank philosophy. While waiting for fish to take the bait in some of the most picturesque landscapes, the lifelong friends share personal and hilarious stories from romantic encounters to health woes There's so much more to explore for both man and beast with plenty of muck for Ted to roll in and Bob to fall over, while Paul quietly concentrates on the fishing in hand.'

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