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Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon, so he and Paul set off for the River Tay in Scotland.

Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon, so he and Paul set off for the River Tay in Scotland full of hope and excitement for this special trip.

A ghillie guides them up the intimidating river in a boat, and they fish using various methods to catch the elusive fish. They discuss luck and fate and the part it has played in their lives.

They stay in the heart of the highlands, where Bob cooks Paul a traditional Scottish breakfast and they set off for a swift round of golf before resuming their fishing.

As the sun sets they reflect on their dreams – did they come true on this trip?

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29 minutes

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Sun 29 Dec 201919:30
BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only

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Music Played

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Topsy

  • Nick Drake

    Fruit Tree

  • Saint Etienne

    Church Pew Furniture Restorer

  • The Barr Brothers

    Even The Darkness Has Arms (Original)

  • The Barr Brothers

    Even The Darkness Has Arms

  • Professor Longhair

    Big Chief

  • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

    Begin the Beguine

  • Burt Bacharach and His Orchestra

    Not Goin' Home Anymore

  • The Proclaimers

    After You're Gone

Credits

ParticipantBob Mortimer
ParticipantPaul Whitehouse
Executive ProducerDavid Brindley
Production ManagerSue Davies
DirectorWill Yapp
Executive ProducerLisa Clark
Production CompanyOwl Power TV
ProducerLuke Holland
Series ProducerStephanie Fyfe

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Aug 201920:00
    BBC Two
  • Tue 3 Sep 201908:30
    BBC Two
  • Sun 29 Dec 201919:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 29 Dec 201919:30
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only

Six of the best locations to go fishing in the UK

Six of the best locations to go fishing in the UK

Bob and Paul share their favourite places to fish.