Middlesbrough-born Mr Mortimer, stood outside his childhood home where he was actually born, remembers the moment his dad was killed in a road traffic accident and seeing his mam cry. The conversion moves on to his mam being a hero of Christmas and the two grapple with the positive and negative memories you have to live with . Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston called the show a brilliant watch with a wonderful opening showcasing the town. What a brilliant watch Gone Fishing Christmas Special was on Sunday night starring Middlesbrough’s own @RealBobMortimer with a guest appearance from fellow Boro lad @chrisreamusic