A special tribute programme has aired following the death of Michael Mosley, who was described as “one of the most important broadcasters of recent decades”. Mosley’s final radio show, Just One Thing, was recorded live at the Hay Festival on 25 May, and was introduced by fellow TV doctor and presenter Chris van Tulleken. The recording aired on BBC Radio 4 on Friday and is also available on BBC Sounds. Van Tulleken, who worked with Mosley on the BBC’s Trust Me, I’m A Doctor series, referred to his colleague’s impact on audiences through his relatable approach to illness and treatment.
A special TV programme, Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain, was also created to reflect on Mosley’s life, and aired on BBC One at 8 pm on Friday. Mosley’s body was found in a rocky area on the Greek island of Symi on Sunday, four days after he went missing while on holiday. Despite an extensive search by the Greek authorities, his body was not found near Agia Marina beach until Sunday by local journalists.
In the posthumous broadcast, Van Tulleken paid tribute to Mosley’s ability to portray himself as a patient in a way that was relatable to audiences. Mosley’s ability to connect with audiences was demonstrated during a special edition of Just One Thing, where he was in conversation with Professor Paul Bloom of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University. They discussed tips for leading a better life, including the challenge of having a cold shower. Mosley also spoke about meditation and mindfulness but confessed that he rarely did it himself, despite suggesting it to others.
The TV special focused on the 67-year-old’s career as a broadcaster and columnist, which drew attention to how science transformed people’s lives. Mosley was a qualified doctor who studied medicine in London; his notable programmes included The Truth about Exercise and Lose a Stone in 21 Days. He was an advocate for intermittent fasting diets, for instance, The Fast 800 diet and 5:2 diet. An initial post-mortem examination concluded that Mosley died of natural causes, but separate toxicology and histology reports have been ordered, and the results have not yet been released
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