A Middlesbrough Christmas with Chris Rea | Gone Christmas Fishing | Bob Mortimer & Paul Whitehouse

Bob and Paul chat to a fellow Middlesbrough lad, singer Chris Rea, about his unique memories of Yuletide, before he drives home for Christmas.

Taken from The Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 2020 Christmas Special - Gone Christmas Fishing is an hour-long festive special following Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish the Rivers Esk and Tees with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse. 

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[doctor_gibbo]

"I've popped an egg in there for you"

[AshleyHudson-beum]

Absolute legend followed his music for 40 years, scandalously underrated. Never written a bad song

[stephenwhittaker]

My dear wife is a 'Boro lass. We used to go see Mr. Rea every tour in the 1980s at Newcastle City Hall.

[thestablesmusiccentre]

a great man who wrote beautiful music, thanks man!

[Rorieram]

"Popped an egg in a nice warm bath for you Bob" Classic Chris.

[robharrisU]

"Driving home for Christmas" absolute classic.Take care Chris you walking miracle.🥳

[derianjones]

Chris said "Callestomy Bag" too. lol. Has to me a Middlesbrough

[geoffboldison]

Used to go in his dad's cafe when a young un in the Boro Chris Rea LEGEND

[happydace]

Can you just imagine sitting in on a couple of pints with those 3 guys ? Priceless ! 😆👍🍻

[gazurtoids]

Everyone scrambling around for an egg gag

[lindaelizabethcole]

Chris Rea, is an absolute legend, a truly tremendous Master of His Craft, love him, always have, a true gentle man, who has astounded us by his medical history, amazing to hear, in his own words, a walking miracle, I wish him and his family a brilliant, bright, healthy and happy 2023, Hugs

[beatewahrheit]

Even though I don't understand every a Chris Rea fan since 1990 and very happy to see this interview. Love his music and his voice. Greetings from Germany

[antonywalker]

What a brilliant mucian so under rated brilliant guy luv him

[nigelbond]

Wow! The humble genius that is Chris Rea. Marvellous 👌

[smithfield]

Respect to Chris rea, that guy has been through the mill health wise, I think he has a great attitude that’s what keeps him going.

[wataboutya]

Chris Rea is a really down to earth guy. He just exudes humbleness. Something that is lacking in sooo many these days.

[ИринаМандрон]

Очень люблю Криса, восхищаюсь голосом, музыкой которую он пишет и просто потрясающим человеком! Побольше бы таких людей и мир стал бы лучше!

[MrFoxboy]

Absolutely love Chris and I hope he never gets like STING can't stand him And yes Chris you have a great heart

[filipdebacker]

You formed my youth Chris. Most beautiful songs ever written. All the best from Belgium🙏

[plaistowboy]

“On the beach “ - my fave. God bless you Chris .❤