Phillip Schofield rose from presenting with a puppet to ‘king of daytime TV’

Phillip Schofield (Yui Mok/PA)

Phillip Schofield graduated from presenting on CBBC’s Broom Cupboard to enjoy one of the most enduring careers in television.

The 61-year-old, who made his name alongside sidekick Gordon The Gopher on the BBC children’s television show, came to be seen as the king of daytime TV.