Lorraine Kelly: Naughty Knickers, Emotional Learning and Lessons from my Father

Lorraine Kelly: Naughty Knickers, Emotional Learning and Lessons from my Father

From Pete Wicks' Man Made by Bauer Media

April 22, 2026 · 54 min · Season 2 · Episode 11

About this episode

Lorraine Kelly discusses her experiences with masculinity, mental health, and personal growth in a conversation with Pete Wicks.

Pete is joined by broadcaster and national treasure Lorraine Kelly in the Man Made studio. 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. But behind that warmth was a more complicated reality. 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. 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. 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. If you want to find mental health support…

People in this episode

Host: Pete Wicks

Guest: Lorraine Kelly

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • masculinity
  • emotional learning
  • father-daughter relationships
  • fame and identity
  • motherhood
  • vulnerability

Keywords

  • Lorraine Kelly
  • mental health
  • masculinity
  • emotional learning
  • father
  • vulnerability
  • motherhood
  • Glasgow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hub of Hope

Places: Glasgow, UK

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