Overview
- Ted’s death was announced by the BBC on Thursday, with the broadcaster confirming he will feature once more in a single episode of the forthcoming ninth series.
- Bob Mortimer called Ted “the best companion,” while Paul Whitehouse said he was “a species all of his own,” reflecting the pair’s close on-screen bond with the terrier.
- Owner and executive producer Lisa Clark said Ted was a much‑loved family pet and noted he is survived at home by Bo the Briard.
- Rescued from a Surrey dog home in 2013, Ted joined the show in 2020, later earning a 2025 Christmas Lifetime Achievement nod as his age-related aches became apparent on screen.
- Beyond the series, Ted amassed a large following with two credited books and a popular Instagram account, and his death drew widespread fan tributes, with some viewers urging the BBC to retire the show.