Phillip Schofield has broken his silence on his TV return, reflecting on the past explosive 18 months. The former This Morning presenter, 62, is set to feature in an exclusive three-part series for Channel 5 titled Cast Away. In this emotionally charged series, Phillip will narrate his personal journey through an ultimate survival challenge.
The show is scheduled to broadcast over three consecutive nights starting from Sunday 29 September to Tuesday 1 October airing at 9pm, reports the Express . Commenting on his comeback to TV, Phillip said: "This is most definitely a first for me and the only thing I felt compelled to do. It appealed to me on so many levels.
I've recently had a lot of time to think about my life, what went right and what went wrong, but I've always had the safe arms of friends and family wrapped around me." He continued: "This time it's just me, no phone, no comforts, no crew and only lip balm as a luxury. I'm looking forward to exploring the island, trying to tie knots to secure my shelter and foraging and fending for myself in the wild.
.. with no help.
Maybe I'll be Robinson Crusoe, or maybe I'll just be Tom Hank's Wilson and quietly drift off into the wild blue yonder!" The show's synopsis hints at a demanding journey: "An authentic and intense physical and mental challenge, Phillip is left alone with only a handful of cameras to document his own experience. This solitary island existence presents an opportunity for Phillip to confront the challenges of .