The BBC has revealed it will soon launch a new show to offer advice on coping in these worrying times prompted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Airing on weekdays on BBC1 at 10am from Monday, March 30 for two weeks, new series HealthCheck UK will directly address the concerns of viewers who are in isolation, offering tips on how to keep healthy and happy at home.
TV presenter Michelle Ackerley and Dr Xand van Tulleken will be joined by broadcaster Angela Rippon, who like millions of us is self-isolating at home. Legendary fitness instructor Mr Motivator will be on hand to offer expert advice to get people moving.
HealthCheck UK Live will offer audiences information and company, to keep viewers upbeat while in isolation. Audiences can also expect tips for keeping healthy – including how to boost one’s immunity, beat boredom and stay active.
To ensure the safety of staff and presenters the production will ensure strict coronavirus social distancing rules are complied with both on and off screen.
Speaking about the show, Michelle said: “HealthCheck UK Live will offer support to audiences at home during these challenging times and I am delighted to be presenting the programme alongside broadcasting icon Angela Rippon, health expert Dr Xand, and of course Mr Motivator!”
Angela added: " Like millions of Britons across the country, and as an over 70, I will be self-isolating and ‘working from home’. HealthCheck UK Live will offer a fantastic outlet to connect viewers and to remind us we can all fight this together.”
And Mr Motivator said: “Now more than ever it is important to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Everybody say yeah, let’s get happy and be wicked at home!”
