Michael Mosley fans in tears as BBC pays tribute to ‘special’ TV doctor after death | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV [Video]

Fans of the late Dr Michael Mosley were “tearful” after watching the BBC’s special tribute to him this evening (June 14). The broadcasters aired a special programme, Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain, as they celebrated his career following his sudden death.

Fronting series such as Trust Me I’m a Doctor and the hit podcast Just One Thing, Michael used his warm, often funny approach to deliver important, life-changing health messages. His programmes have made a lasting impact on the nation’s health habits, from intermittent fasting to the benefits of a cold shower.

The documentary showed all of the weird and wonderful ways that the late doctor made a contribution to science and medicine, including swallowing tapeworms.

But fans at home found the documentary difficult to watch as they felt sad for the man that they had watched on their telly screens for almost 40 years. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) one user wrote: “Feeling tearful watching Michael Mosley right now. …