This Morning: Season 29, Episode 316

29 - 316: 05/12/2017

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present the morning magazine programme. Bob Carolgees and Spit the Dog talk about their stint in panto this year. Journalist Petronella Wyatt reveals the controversial reason why she did not report being the victim of a sexual assault three years ago, while agony aunt Deidre Sanders offers advice on surviving sexual assault to viewers in today's phone-in. Matthew Bryce talks about his terrifying ordeal when, while surfing in the North Channel off the Argyll coast last spring, he was swept out to sea 16 miles from the coast. Dr Chris Steele examines the latest health issues making the headlines. Steve Wilson has more gift ideas today, this time for the special men in your life. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has a meat-free alternative Christmas dinner on offer today, as he cooks whole roasted squash with parsnip, apples, chicory and sprouts accompanied by smashed new potatoes with coriander, garlic and bay along with blitzed kale.