Dr Michael Mosley

[Rosie29]

Sorry I can't do links but on the bbc news app there is a report that the TV doctor has gone missing.

He is with his wife on the Greek  Island of Symi and left her on the beach to go for a walk Wednesday lunchtime.  And not been seen since.

Apparently his phone is at their accommodation .  Various rescue services have been deployed. 

I hope he has not had an accident in a remote part of the island. 

 

 

[naomi24]

I don't know who he is but it doesn't sound good.

[Ellipsis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cerr19d0z0go

[Ellipsis]

> Apparently his phone is at their accommodation

Yes, that's not a good sign ...

[Rosie29]

Thank you for the link Ellipsis 

[bookbinder]

Naomi, here's some background on Michael Mosley:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8770jyz6vvo

[naomi24]

Thanks bookbinder.  I don't watch daytime television or the One Show which is probably why I don't know him.  I hope they find him soon.  His wife must be frantic with worry.

[barry1010]

I enjoyed his series The Victorian Slum on the Beeb a few years ago but I do think some of his medical advice is a bit dubious at times.

He is often in the Mail Online and has published many books about health.

I too hope he is found soon

 

[Lie-in King]

Terribly worrying for his wife & family, I hope he's found soon.

[jourdain2]

I enjoy his radio 4 'Just one thing' broadcasts. (on how to live longer/better by doing just 1 thing every day).  It doesn't sound good.  Fingers crossed.

[Old_Geezer]

They've probably just been captured by some guy who's miffed about his wife not allowing him food 2 days a week.

[drmorgans]

 

Apparently termperatures in the area are 40 deg c. Easy to become dehydrated and disorientated.

 

[Auntypoll]

17.12 good grief Naomi he's not famous for being on daytime TV he's a well known broadcaster and author.

[smurfchops]

Hope he is ok... 

[THECORBYLOON]

NAOMI is not familiar with him, so what?

There are folk that are well-known to loads of folk but I couldn't tell you what like they look or what they're famous for.

[Barmaid]

I don't know of him either. I watch very little TV, save for series I fancy and watch on demand.

Anyone missing in such circumstances is worrying for family and friends.

[237SJ]

He invented the 5:2 diet - he never practiced medicine though.  He was a banker and took a medical degree then went into the BBC.  I have a couple of his cookbooks although as is typical with cookbooks I have never followed any recipes (they looked nice though)

[Barmaid]

Ah 237, that has rung some bells.

[THECORBYLOON]

"He invented the 5:2 diet" He didn't but he popularized it. 

[DTCwordfan]

No idea what 5:2 is never mind who Dr. Moseley is - is he related to Max or his infamous old man?

[naomi24]

Thank you Auntypoll.  I shall consider myself suitably chastised.