Dr Michael Mosley

"The reality of your life always comes out in pathology."

Michael trained as a doctor at the Royal Free Hospital in London and after qualifying joined the BBC as a trainee assistant producer. Over the last 25 years he has made numerous science and history documentaries for the BBC, first behind the camera, more recently as a presenter. He was executive producer of QED, Trust Me I’m a Doctor and Superhuman. He worked with John Cleese, Jeremy Clarkson, Professor Robert Winston, Sir David Attenborough and Professor Alice Roberts.

He devised and executive-produced the three most popular science or history programmes of the last decade: Pompeii- the last day, Supervolcano and Krakatoa. As a presenter he has made a dozen series for the BBC, including Medical Mavericks, Blood and Guts, Inside Michael Mosley, Science Story, The Young Ones, Inside the Human Body and the Truth about Exercise.

He is currently making three new series, as well as being a regular science presenter for the BBC’s One Show. He has won numerous awards, including being named Medical Journalist of the Year by the British Medical Association.

What genres and topics does Dr Michael Mosley write about?

He writes popular science and health books, especially on diet, weight loss, gut health, blood sugar control and practical exercise and lifestyle interventions. Many titles include recipes and program plans.

Are his books medically and scientifically based?

Yes. He trained as a medical doctor and has extensive experience producing and presenting science and medical documentaries, and his books draw on that medical and journalistic background.

Which book is a good place to start if I want to try his methods?

For weight-loss and fasting approaches start with The Fast Diet or The Fast 800. For gut-focused advice try The Clever Guts Diet. For quick, practical changes consider Just One Thing. Recipe and cookbooks support the programs.

Is there a recommended reading order for the Fast series?

Start with the core program book (for example The Fast Diet or The Fast 800), then follow with the companion books such as recipe books, Fast Exercise and Fast Cook to support the diet and practical implementation.