This Morning’s Dr Michael Mosley missing on Greek island

The TV doctor went for a walk yesterday and never returned.

An appeal for his whereabouts has been shared in a local Facebook group after he went off for a walk on his own yesterday and hasn't yet returned to his family.

The appeal read: "A search and rescue team is coming from Athens with drones and other more sophisticated equipment to extend the search.

"They are expected to arrive by about 1 p.m."

The post, which included a picture of the well-known medic, added: "Have you seen this man? He set off to walk back from St Nick's at about 13.30 and failed to make it home. His friends are concerned as it is 6 hours since they last saw him.

"His name is Dr Mike Mosley and he is a familiar face for many British people."

Dr Mosley also hosts the Just One Thing health podcast for the BBC and is credited with the rising popularity of the 5:2 diet for losing weight.

According to reports, Dr Mosley's wife, respected doctor Clare Bailey, raised the alert when he didn't return home by 7.30 pm as expected.