In London it’s very lonely, as much as it’s the world’s busiest place

better than me and then I ended up getting the job – and, oh my gosh, I loved it.

“It was the most fun. It was like a massive big family and we never stopped laughing at any point.”

Her presenting jobs may have dwindled over the years, but Gail has focused her energy on being a mum to daughter Honey, who is now 17.

Honey was born during her marriage to Dan whom she later divorced.

“She is the best girl ever,” Gail says.

“She’s very clever and clued up. She’s got a great sense of humour. We’re friends more than anything.

“She knows I’ve probably gone through a lot but she’s got a great dad, she’s got great grandparents on her dad’s side.

“She’s just a great person to talk to, but I don’t unburden everything.

“She’s not seen the documentary yet. I’m going to leave it up to her.

“I got a copy because obviously it’s going to be on the telebox. I just wanted her to see it in case her friends watched it.”

Her personal troubles will be the subject of a new book, due out this summer.

“It’s a little bit One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Girl Interrupted,” says Gail.

“It’s from when I got sectioned but there are lots of funny and happy things.

“You’re not going to read anything about sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. It’s more about being locked up and getting on with life. “Hopefully people will like it.” 2020 may be the year for Gail to make a positive return to the spotlight, between this documentary and her memoir.

But regardless of fame and fortune, Gail is in a good place.

“I am bloomin’ good today,” she says.

“I’m very happy, I’m happy to be in Scotland and I’m happy this is coming out.”

You can watch Being Gail Porter on BBC Scotland on January 14.