Pete Wicks' Man Made

Jeff Brazier has spent much of his life holding everything together for everyone else.
But behind the positivity was a man who realised he'd never really processed his own pain.
In this honest conversation, recorded live at the Union Chapel in London, Jeff reflects on childhood trauma, grief, fatherhood, therapy, people pleasing and the lifelong process of healing. Together they explore why so many of us stay in survival mode, how old defence mechanisms follow us into adulthood, and what happens when you finally stop pretending you're okay.
A conversation about healing, identity and becoming more yourself, one honest conversation at a time
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Audiovisual Technical Manager - Tom Shaw
Director of Photography - Ben Warburton
Camera Operator - Stuart Dye
Sound Recordist - Chris Denman
Audio Mix - John Scott
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Assistant - Jessie Miah
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Katie Piper's story is one of the most extraordinary examples of resilience you'll ever hear.
After surviving an acid attack that left her with life-changing injuries, Katie could have allowed that moment to define her. Instead, she rebuilt her life, found a new sense of self, and became one of the UK's most inspiring voices on confidence, identity and recovery.
In this powerful conversation, recorded live at the Union Chapel in London, Katie joins Pete to talk about overcoming trauma, learning to trust yourself again, and why what happens to you should never define who you become.
They discuss modern masculinity, the qualities that make someone feel truly safe, finding love after adversity, and the lessons Katie hopes to pass on to her daughters.
This is a conversation about resilience, self-worth, vulnerability and the power of choosing your own story.
If you've ever faced a setback, struggled with confidence, or wondered how to move forward after life takes an unexpected turn, this episode is for you.
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Audiovisual Technical Manager - Tom Shaw
Director of Photography - Ben Warburton
Camera Operator - Stuart Dye
Sound Recordist - Chris Denman
Audio Mix - John Scott
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Assistant - Jessie Miah
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

This week on a special episode of Man Made, bought to you in partnership with Channel Four, Pete sits down with one of Britain's most celebrated writers, Russell T Davies.
From Tip Toe and It's A Sin to masculinity, grief and the growing influence of social media, Russell shares his thoughts on some of the biggest issues shaping modern life.
Together, Pete and Russell explore why so many people feel lost and disconnected, the dangers of online echo chambers, the importance of listening rather than simply talking, and why defining what it means to be a man might be impossible in the first place.
Russell also opens up about the loss of his husband, how grief has shaped his life and writing, the role models who influenced him growing up, and why he remains hopeful about the next generation despite the challenges they face.
A thoughtful, funny and deeply honest conversation about identity, connection and what it means to be human.
Topics include:
Modern masculinity and male identity

Social media and online anger

Grief, loss and resilience

The importance of listening

Role models and growing up gay

Why young people are struggling

Finding hope in a divided world

All episodes of Tip Toe are available to stream now on Channel Four.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Commercial Content Lead - Will Goldston
Audio Visual Technical Managers - Tom Shaw & Ayo Ige
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Join Pete for an intimate night of Man Made Live where he will be joined by Katie Piper and Jeff Brazier to discuss their views on masculinity in the modern day, what makes a good man and how their perspectives have been shaped by their experiences. As well as this you'll have the chance to ask Pete questions in what promises to an unmissable and moving evening.

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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 where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave