Phillip Schofield is set to make his television return with Phillip Schofield: Cast Away, a three-part series airing on Channel 5 from September 30 to October 2 at 9 pm. Produced by Burning Bright Productions, this marks his first on-screen appearance in over a year. The series follows Schofield as he spends ten days and nine nights in complete isolation on a remote island off Madagascar, documenting his experience with only a few cameras.
Phillip Schofield: Cast Away offers an authentic survival challenge, where Phillip confronts both physical and mental obstacles alone in the wilderness. With no contact or outside help, except in emergencies, he reflects on his life while battling the elements and relying on minimal supplies. The production crew remains stationed 30 minutes offshore, monitoring his safety throughout the experience.
Schofield says that the series appealed to him as a chance to reflect on his personal journey, free from the usual support of friends and family. With only lip balm as a luxury, he will fend for himself while exploring the challenges of solitude, much like a modern-day Robinson Crusoe.
