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Bob Mortimer has revealed that he saw a white light at the end of a tunnel while undergoing hearth surgery.The Gone Fishing star, who rose to fame as part of a comedy double act with Vic Reeves (real name Jim Moir) in the ’90s, underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 after it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.Speaking on Kathy Burke’s Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake podcast, Mortimer admitted that seeing the white light made him believe in life after death.“I did see the light at the end of the tunnel. I experienced going towards the light and feeling happier than I have ever felt, ever.”He continued: “It was quite extraordinary, and then I woke up a day later and I was OK.

Bob Mortimer has given fans an update on his medical status, noting that he is “not very healthy right now”. Mortimer underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2015 after it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.The comedian, 64, who rose to fame as part of a comedy double act with Vic Reeves in the ‘90s, also fell ill shortly after the filming of an episode of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2022, forcing him to miss the following episode of the BBC2 show. Furthermore, he confirmed in a recent interview that he has also been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, after having had the condition in his mid-20s.

BBC show Freeze The Fear has been canned and co-host Lee Mack has suggested the real reason bosses pulled the plug on the series, which he presented with Holly Willoughby, was because 'it wasn't exciting.' The duo presented one series of the BBC show back in 2022 but now Not Going Out star Lee, 55, has explained that it was axed after a frosty reception.The series, which aired over a year ago, followed famous faces as they took on some epic mental and physical challenges set by 'The Iceman' himself - Dutch extreme athlete and cold-water therapy advocate, Wim Hof. Holly, 43, presented the show alongside comedian Lee as several celebrities went on a "once-in-a-lifetime, epic adventure" with the line-up including the likes of Tamzin Outhwaite, Professor Green and Dianne Buswell.

Comedy icon Bob Mortimer has opened up about his latest health battle which has left him unable to run.

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Noir: Christmas Special, which airs December 20 on Sky Arts at 8pm.In the special of the travelogue series, Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) and his wife Nancy are joined by Mortimer in Penshurst Place in Kent, where they attempt to create an artistic rendition of the robin.In a clip from episode, Mortimer describes the festive bird as a “hooligan”, to which Reeves replies: “I agree completely. They’re like territorial little brutes.

Celebrity Gogglebox stars were brought to tears during an emotional Stand Up To Cancer episode after watching a heartbreaking video of a "brave" young girl with cancer.The celebrity line-up, which included Boiling Point actor Stephen Graham and Strictly's Bobby Brazier, learned the upsetting story of 11-year-old Elizabeth in the Friday, 3 November, episode.The youngster was diagnosed with cancer throughout her body, including in her bones, lungs and her brain, but sadly died while they were filming the fundraising Channel 4 show. Adding even more emotion to the moving story, the celebrities and viewers learned that Elizabeth's own mum died of cancer while she was undergoing treatment.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing after he falls ill with shingles.In Sunday’s episode (October 1), the comedian tells his co-host Paul Whitehouse over Facetime that he is unable to make the trip to Burgh Island in Devon due to illness, with Mack drafted in as a surprise guest instead.Speaking about the change in presenters on BBC’s Morning Live on Friday (September 29), Whitehouse confirms that Mortimer returns for the final episode of the series.“Bob wasn’t very well, he’s had shingles,” Whitehouse said. “He’s alright now and he’s able to come back to the next episode, but he lines up a replacement, a substitute.

Fans were left emotional during Peter Kay's opening night of his Manchester residency after a touching gesture. The hit comedian pledged that a portion of the ticket sales would be donated to a charity in memory of a beloved daughter and campaigner who died from cancer.

Bob Mortimer.The pair formed their comedy double act, Vic and Bob, in 1986 and were best known for their nineties panel show, Shooting Stars.Speaking to the Radio Times in a new interview, Reeves said that he is rarely in contact now with Mortimer.He said: “We never really speak much. Bob and I have never been ones for talking on the phone,” he said.“[I’ll] see him now and then and have a chat about things.”In recent years, Reeves has focused on painting, releasing his artwork under his real name, Jim Moir.Meanwhile, last September, Mortimer provided an update on his health, revealing that he was required to make a trip to the hospital after filming episodes of his BBC Two show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.Mortimer previously underwent a triple heart bypass operation, after being diagnosed with a coronary heart disease seven years ago.Appearing at Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast on September 26, Mortimer spoke about the health scare, saying: “I am not very well.

Specials of Call the Midwife, EastEnders, Bad Education, Ghosts, Malory Towers, Motherland, Inside No 9, Detectorists and The Cleaner will also be left under the TV tree. The TV adaption of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials novels will conclude, while another part of JK Rowling's Cormoran Strike series - called Strike: Troubled Blood - will be broadcast.

BBC Two show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.The much-loved comedy legend previously underwent a triple heart bypass operation, after being diagnosed with a coronary heart disease seven years ago.Appearing at Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast on Monday (September 26), Mortimer spoke about his most recent health scare, saying: “I am not very well. I am not very healthy at the moment.“I did a show last week, a fishing show, and there was only two-and-a-half-days filming, and I did it Tuesday, Wednesday and half of Thursday, and I was in hospital on the Saturday.”He added: “I am sorry, I should not have said that, should I? It’s a real downer.”Mortimer also revealed that he had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: “I have been free of it since I have been 34 and it came back 10 days ago,” he said.The comedian previously told The Sun that, following his heart operation in 2015, he made a number changes to his lifestyle.“I did some things after the operation that I wouldn’t have done before,” he said.

Gone Fishing will be back on our screens next month.The comedian and actor took to social media to share a video teaser of the new season, due to air on September 9 on BBC iPlayer.“Where is the cheeky little chappy?” a voiceover says in the clip, before later adding: “Let’s get our fishing heads on.” Mortimer features in the show alongside his longtime comedy partner Paul Whitehouse.Fans shared their excitement in the comments section of Mortimer’s post, with one writing: “I’m packing my processed meat snacks now.”Check out the post here:A post shared by Bob Mortimer (@realbobmortimer)Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing first aired in 2018, with four series having aired since, with the last one having been released just last year.The series sees the double act reflect on their lives after both suffering major heart problems, while enjoying the countryside across fishing trips to various parts of Britain.Last year, Bob Mortimer had said that filming for his forthcoming comedy with Reeves about Michael Jackson’s glove would go ahead in 2022 – but it’s since been delayed until 2023.According to a synopsis, it is “a comedy road movie about two best friends in search of Michael Jackson’s mythical training glove.”“Vic and Bob are childhood friends who own a junk shop together where they both work and live. Profits are down and with their futures in jeopardy, they approach their obnoxious landlord to explain their ‘rent’ problems.

Middlesbrough are a very well supported club in the Championship and they also have their fair share of celebrity fans. James Arthur, Bob Mortimer, Mark Benton and Chris Kamara are among the famous people with connections to the club and will be hoping that Chris Wilder can fire the club back to the promised land next season.

Graham Skidmore, known to viewers as Blind Date’s “Our Graham”, has been remembered as a “fantastic father and husband” by his son, Neil, following his death aged 90. He became known as “Our Graham” thanks to the show’s host Cilla Black who gave him the nickname while he established himself as the voice of the show for 17 years between 1985 and 2002. He died in December 2021 on Boxing Day, Neil told the PA News Agency, with the news only reported on now after it was mentioned in the In Memoriam section in the Spring/Summer 2022 journal from actors’ union Equity.

Jo Brand , Alan Carr and Sandi Toksvig have all called our humble county home at one stage or another. Another member of this list is fellow comedic icon Vic Reeves, real name James Roderick Moir, who also lives among us here in Kent. Reeves is perhaps best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer, aptly named Reeves & Mortimer.

Martine McCutcheon is best known for her role as the Prime Minister’s crush in Love Actually, but we can’t forget her musical streak. 15-year-old Martine and two fellow pupils formed the all-girl pop group called Milan in the early 90s.They landed a record deal, supported boy band East 17 on tour and even entered the dance charts three times.

Vic Reeves, aka Jim Moir, the UK comedian and TV personality known for his pairing with Bob Mortimer, has spoken for the first time publicly about being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles‘ ‘Rocky Raccoon’ during a conversation with Bob Mortimer – you can watch the video below.The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the former’s upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2.It will recount the legendary musician’s life through his earliest boyhood compositions, songs by The Beatles, Wings, and from his lengthy solo career.Arriving today (September

Ammar KaliaThe soothing, eminently watchable slow TV series that is comics Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing streams and rivers in the UK returns for a fourth outing. Tonight, the pair visit the remote island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides where they battle winds and tides to fish for sea trout.

Jools and Jim’s Joyride, Reeves explained: “We went on a doomed motorcycle trip in California in 92.

"I've been up four hours and it's only half ten, watching 'Escape To The Country' and 'Dragons Den'"