Lorraine Kelly: Naughty Knickers, Emotional Learning and Lessons from my Father
<p>Pete is joined by broadcaster and national treasure Lorraine Kelly in the Man Made studio.</p><p>From growing up in working-class Glasgow to becoming one of the most trusted voices on British television, Lorraine’s story is shaped by the men who influenced her, particularly her father. A kind, curious, and quietly progressive figure, he helped define her early understanding of masculinity, even in a time when men were expected to stay silent.</p><p>But behind that warmth was a more complicated reality.</p><p>Lorraine opens up about her father’s later struggles with mental health, the generational silence around emotion, and the helplessness of watching someone you love slowly lose their spark.</p><p>Drawing on decades of interviewing everyone from global pop stars to Hollywood icons, Lorraine shares what she’s witnessed in men over time from bravado and pressure to a growing willingness to be vulnerable. She explores how fame, expectation, and identity shape male behaviour, and why so many still struggle to open up.</p><p>She also dives into motherhood and how becoming a grandmother has finally allowed her to slow down, be present, and find a new sense of contentment.</p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>), where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p>We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.</p><p>Producer - Connor Gani<br>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton<br>Camera Operator - Garry Brown<br>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway<br>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin<br>Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls<br>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan<br>Head of Production - Cat Moran<br>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave </p>
