Jane McDonald became emotional as she paid tribute to her late father Pete during a repeat episode of her Channel 5 programme, No Place Like Home. The 63-year-old singer and TV presenter shared cherished childhood memories, honouring her father who died in 1993.
Father's Day tribute on Channel 5
To mark Father's Day on 21st June, Channel 5 posted archive footage on social media, acknowledging that the occasion can evoke 'so many emotions'. The caption read: 'For Jane McDonald, it's a chance to remember her dad with love, gratitude and the memories they shared together. Today, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have shaped our lives, and hold close those we're missing.'
In the programme segment, Jane travelled by car to locations from her childhood and reminisced about family moments. She recalled watching her father arrive home after working as a coal miner, saying: 'This is where my dad used to come every day. I just remember my dad coming in from the pit when he used to have this, like, black coal in his eyes. So, it looked like they'd all got this amazing guyliner on. They just looked really handsome, and the first thing he did was go to the bathroom and had another shower.'
Proud to be a coal miner's daughter
Jane expressed pride in her upbringing, stating: 'I love the fact that I am a coal miner's daughter. I'm very proud to be a coal miner's daughter.' She frequently recalls treasured moments with her father, who tragically died in 1993.
During one instalment of her Cruising Scotland series, the broadcaster became visibly emotional. In a touching moment, Jane reclined on the deck of the boat and reflected: 'I think looking out to this, I think of my dad really. Because although he's been gone... he passed over in 1993. When you're somewhere as beautiful as this, your loved ones, I feel, come around you. And I just feel my dad has been on this journey with me.' Gazing upwards towards the sky, Jane lifted her glass in a heartfelt tribute: 'Here's to you, dad.'
Jane McDonald: No Place Like Home is available to watch on My 5.
