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Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike. Facing the future, they write a eulogy for each other as the sun sets on their final fishing expedition.

In this final episode, Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike, which is perhaps not the best idea for two men of a certain age with heart problems.

In the cosy cottage where they are staying, they invite a consultant cardiologist for dinner to talk about their medical past and their future, gaining tips on how to live the most healthy life possible. Facing the future, they write a eulogy for each other as the sun sets on their final fishing expedition.

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29 minutes

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Wed 11 Dec 201923:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Chuck Berry

    Mad lad

  • Don Byas

    Old Man River

  • London Boys

    I'm Gonna Give My Heart

Credits

ParticipantPaul Whitehouse
ParticipantBob Mortimer
Executive ProducerLisa Clark
Series ProducerNicky Waltam
Production CompanyOwl Power TV

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Jul 201822:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Thu 26 Jul 201823:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sun 29 Jul 201818:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 23 Aug 201801:15
    BBC Two
  • Thu 11 Apr 201919:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wed 11 Dec 201923:00
    BBC Four

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