I have written over fifty books, many thousands of columns and features and have consulted on fisheries as far away as the Himalayas and Mongolia. More recently I have been working as fishing consultant for the BBC 2 series of Mortimer and Whitehouse – Gone Fishing.
I am delighted for this opportunity to repay our fish for all the joy they have given me over my life.
For the last 20 years or so he has also had a variety of voluntary roles in the charity and not-for-profit sector including Trustee, School Governor and Chair.
As a small boy, Simon chased sticklebacks, crayfish, and bullheads in his local River Mimram. Since then he’s been fascinated by fish and fishing. He is physically incapable of walking over a bridge without stopping to look into the water below.
Most recently, Paul has starred in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, alongside good friend Bob Mortimer. The gentle, heart-warming series follows the good friends on a weekly fishing trip, complete with discussions about their impending mortality. The show is a resounding success, with series four currently in production.
Paul is a keen fisherman and supporter of native freshwater fish and their habitats.
Kirsty is a strong believer in the mental and physical health benefits of time spent outdoors in nature, and is keen to help restore native fish populations to our natural environment for the enjoyment of all.
Having grown up in a fishing-mad household, she has recently moved into the world of fishing, with Thomas Turner and Fish & Fly.
