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An East Yorkshire business found itself thrust into the limelight when a TV show came calling to help out one of its stars. Wagtails of the Wolds was sought out by the BBC team behind Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, when the programme paid a visit to the county. Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse were in search of wild brown trout at Driffield Beck and travelling with them to Mulberry Whin, site of one of the UK's most northerly chalk streams, was Bob's faithful canine companion, Ted.
The spot proved an idyllic spot for the eager anglers, whose experiences were aired on BBC2 on Sunday evening (and can be seen on BBC iPlayer), but viewers also saw the pair slightly distracted by "a bit pongy" Ted. Obsessed by rolling in the mud on the riverbank, the senior pet got himself in a messy state – hence Bob booking him in for a luxurious doggy spa at Wagtails, of Driffield. Louisa Wellington, of Wagtails, said she was first contacted by the TV crew in January 2023, and was "beyond excited", but the original filming schedule for that May had to be cancelled last minute, due to unforeseen circumstances.
"While it was disappointing at the time, we completely understood the situation," she said. "The team was great in staying in touch and rescheduling, and by the time the filming happened, it was absolutely worth the wait. It was inc.
