In a nostalgic episode of her Channel 5 series, Jane McDonald took her audience on a personal tour of her beloved Yorkshire spots. The show was a heartfelt homage to her roots, offering viewers an intimate look at the singer's early life, replete with touching stories of her family and upbringing. During a poignant moment in Leeds City Centre, Jane revealed her deep-seated passion for retail therapy, confessing that what started as a love for shopping had turned into something much more compulsive.
Jane shared a fond memory: "Now, this is how I remember shopping with my mum on a Saturday afternoon." She continued with a sense of longing: "The bright lights and exciting array of shops of the big city made Leeds a special day out for us and worth the journey. We'd ride on the top deck of the bus, the 110 actually, and plan our day ahead.
" She confessed her early beginnings of a lifelong habit: "Leeds was the place where I got the shopping bug." But it wasn't just a pastime; it became a significant part of her life: "So, it's an illness now, shopping for me because I can't pass a shop. I really love shopping and Leeds has always been synonymous for having the best shops.
" Back when she was lighting up clubs with her voice, Jane would rush to Leeds to pick out her glamorous stage outfits. She fondly recalled her youthful shopping sprees, admitting that her pocket money was quickly spent on the latest fashion finds. Strolling down memory lane on Leeds' once traffic-filled high str.