Michael Mosley to receive dedicated day of programming as BBC unveils gesture to TV doctor after his death
Michael Mosley died last month after disappearing on the Greek island of Symi
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TV doctor Michael Mosley's legacy will be honoured across the BBC's TV and radio outlets with a day dedicated to the late medical expert.
Friday, July 12 will see presenters and audiences encouraged to do "just one thing" to improve their wellbeing, a concept named after Mosley's popular BBC Radio 4 podcast.
The broadcaster and columnist died of natural causes last month aged 67 after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi.
In his memory, the broadcaster will host the Just One Thing Day in honour of the late broadcaster's podcast, which saw him sharing tips listeners can incorporate into their own lives to improve their health.
The day will be based on Mosley’s ethos to “encourage healthy habits by introducing easy routines or simple swaps into daily life to improve health and wellbeing”, the BBC has said.
BBC Radio 4 will lead the charge on the day, kicking off on the Today show, which will welcome those who have changed their lives due to Mosley’s tips.
A huge search was launched last month after the TV doctor disappeared in Greece
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Later on Woman’s Hour, host Anita Rani will reflect on the impact the TV doctor has had on her life with a focus on the benefits of exercise.
The Food Programme will focus on past Just One Thing topics ranging from eating oily fish to the benefits of turmeric, while Front Row will celebrate how listening to music or playing an instrument can bring a sense of calm.
Elsewhere, Radio 2’s Tina Daheley and 6 Music’s Craig Charles will both get involved with one thing to improve their own wellbeing and BBC Radio 1 will also mark the day.
TV shows Morning Live and The One Show, where Mosley was a regular contributor, will join in celebrating his legacy.
Mosley's memory will be honoured with a day celebrating his legacy
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Mohit Bakaya, director of speech and controller of BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra, said: "Michael’s broadcasting changed people’s lives. His Radio 4 podcast inspired so many to take up small, everyday things to improve their health and well-being.
"So we thought it would be fitting to dedicate a day to the impact he had on people’s lives and celebrate his legacy within broadcasting and beyond.
"He was a hugely well-liked and widely admired colleague within radio and TV, so it is no surprise that so many programmes across the BBC have been keen to share their support for Michael as part of Just One Thing Day.
"I hope audiences will be similarly inspired to join us to do ‘Just One Thing’ in memory of Michael."
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Mosley died last month from natural causes
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Mosley disappeared in Symi while on the Greek island with his wife. He decided to go for a walk but failed to return.
A major search operation was launched and heartbreakingly, he was found dead days later.
Mosley is credited with popularising the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting, through his book The Fast Diet, and he often pushed his body to extreme lengths during his research into health and wellbeing.
He first trained as a doctor in London before moving into the world of media, becoming a presenter, documentary maker, author and columnist.