The British Medical Association named him Medical Journalist of the Year in 1995
At New College, Oxford, he studied philosophy, politics and economics
When he started studying at the Royal Free Hospital Medical School he meant to become a psychiatrist but ended up becoming a trainee assistant producer at the BBC after graduation
Worked in London as a banker for two years before studying medicine
Popularized the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting intended to promote weight loss and health benefits
His programs often focus on biology, medicine, weight loss or psychology
Participated in a study on empathy run by Professor Christian Keysers at the Neuro Imaging Center in Groningen
Awards
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Non-Fiction Special (Informational):nominated
2003RTS Television Award-Production Design - Entertainment & Non-Drama Productions:nominated
2004BAFTA TV Award-Huw Wheldon Award for Factual Series or Strand:nominated