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Article by Ben Spencer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing has been a revelation of British television.<\/p>\n The low-key adventures of two old friends looking to catch some of the country\u2019s most iconic fish in glorious spots is a complete change of pace from our usual fishing TV schedule. Yet, it\u2019s been a rampant success.<\/p>\n Joining the upper echelons of angling entertainment productions, Gone Fishing will be embarking on its eighth series in 2025.<\/p>\n At the time of writing, an official release date had yet to be announced.<\/p>\n However, HMV is now listing its physical release<\/a> for 17 November 2025, meaning that it\u2019s likely not far away now.<\/p>\n Yet, in its description for the DVD release, it\u2019s only mentioned that rivers in Wales and North West England are to be visited. So, while it\u2019ll certainly going to be must-watch TV when it lands, once again, the duo won\u2019t be coming to the West Midlands.<\/p>\n Changing the Game in Fishing Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n Fishing became a wildly popular theme in entertainment, particularly in the UK, because of two long-running shows.<\/p>\n River Monsters and Extreme Fishing still populate the TV schedule with their reruns and truly lean into the man-vs-nature side of angling. Both showcased high-octane trips with an eye on the most challenging catches.<\/p>\n It\u2019s TV shows like these that helped to inspire the fascination with fishing in entertainment and similarly action-focused productions.<\/p>\n