Bob and Paul talk about Ted the dog ‘taking over’ Gone Fishing
The BBC has come under fire as it has been accused by viewers of turning “woke”.
Backlash for the broadcaster comes after comedian Lee Mack had to step in to help host the latest instalment of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
During the episode, Bob Mortimer appeared via video call to tell friend Paul Whitehouse he wouldn’t be able to film as he’d come down with shingles.
Lining up Lee Mack to accompany Paul, it was clear the comedian had some reservations about fishing.
He told Paul: “This is the thing, this is what I was worried about doing when Bob asked me to come. I don’t fish.
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“And when I say I don’t fish, I don’t mean I can’t fish, ‘Teach me, grasshopper,’ I don’t mean that. I mean I won’t fish because I’m a vegan.”
As Paul questioned whether or not Bob knew this before getting him to fill in, Lee confessed he was aware he was a vegan but thought it would annoy his co-star.
However, it looked as though the decision to have Lee feature on the show irked viewers watching the episode.
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Taking to Twitter, @thegingerone82 said: “Gone Fishing totally gone woke no surprise really from the BBC, it’s slowly been happening over the last 2 series. Why have a vegan who won’t fish on a ‘fishing’ programme? Lee Mack is the least funniest person in the world. Bring back Bob.”
@wildinggrace1 commented: “Sorry but Lee Mack on Gone Fishing didn’t work for me, there was barely any fishing owing to LM being Vegan (WTF) and it wasn’t funny. Should have just let Whitehouse and Ted do the episode on their own with Bob on Facetime.”
@Kimmu14 tweeted: “Turned off #gonefishing. @LeeMack shouldn’t have gone on if he is vegan and refuses to fish. He’s just being annoying with his magnet ‘fishing ‘. Would have rather they missed an episode tbh than replace Bob. Get well soon Bob. We’ll wait for you.”
@RJPMartin1985 added: “Gone fishing completely ruined by the deeply unfunny Lee “I’m a vegan don’t you know?” Mack. First time I’ve contemplated turning it off halfway through. Why invite a vegan to a fishing show?! Get well soon Bob!”
However, it seemed not everyone was angered by the addition of Lee as some viewers liked the switch-up.
@overlookpumpkin commented: “Honestly, Lee Mack metal fishing was hilarious.”
With @JMTPilates tweeting: “We loved Lee Mack on #gonefishing tonight, very clever to show how to substitute for a vegan, a pastime that is more than fishing, chatting, good humour, peace and quiet, per substitute for Bob tonight.”
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is avaialble to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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