Will Mellor

Kirsten chats to Hollyoaks, Broadchurch and Coronation Street actor Will Mellor about his childhood, his relationship with his dad, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his kids.

Show Notes

In the first episode of Sixteen Summers Kirsten chats to Hollyoaks, Broadchurch, and Coronation Street actor Will Mellor about his childhood, his relationship with his dad, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.

Will talks about growing up on a Manchester council estate and how that shaped his attitude to life. And he talks openly about his struggles with mental health, his dad's time in prison and losing his father in 2020.

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What is Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien?

Welcome to Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien - the podcast that wants to know the answer to one simple question: if you had to choose between the childhood you had, or the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?

In this podcast TV and radio presenter Kirsten chats to famous faces such as Will Mellor, Jason Manford, Melinda Messenger and Steve Backshall about their childhoods and about how they tackle the challenges that come with being a parent.

And every episode ends with THAT big question.

Follow Kirsten on twitter @realkirstobrien and join in the conversation using #16summers.