Dr Michael Mosley missing: Live updates with major search underway in Greece as police fear 'he may have fallen from height'

TV doctor Michael Mosley has gone missing while on holiday. A huge search is currently underway on the Greek island of Symi, his agent has confirmed.

Dr Mosley is known as a regular contributor to the ITV show, as well as the BBC's The One Show. He also presents Just One Thing on BBC Radio 4.

A post on a local Facebook group confirmed that search and rescue teams from Athens were headed to the island, in the Dodecanese. Authorities say they are yet to find any signs of the TV doctor.

Senior Greek police spokesman Constantina Dimoglidou confirmed searches began early this morning but have not yet found anything of note. "He was at the beach of Ag. Nikolas with another couple when he decided to go back to his home in the area of Pedi of Symi," the spokesman said. "It was around 1.30pm and he forgot his phone at the beach. Any and every attempt to track him down has not produced any result."

Follow live updates on the search below.

Police investigating the disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley fear he may have 'fallen from a height', according to reports in the Daily Mail, where he is a columnist.

Dr Mosley has been missing since setting off for a hike on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday, around 1.30pm.

Fans of Dr Mosley have been posting messages on social media after the announcement that the TV health expert is missing.

One fan on Twitter said: "Hoping that there is a good outcome in the search for Dr. Michael Mosley."

Another added: "Hope that Dr Michael Mosley is found soon on the Greek island where he went for a coastal walk."

And a third said: "I pray for the safe return of Michael Mosley, a cherished BBC presenter whose insights and presence have enriched our lives. May he be found unharmed and reunited with