Jay Blades discovers what made the West End of London the iconic place it is today. He explores how it was shaped by its close connections to power, royalty, and wealth and learns how the West End attracted all walks of life.
Tinkering twosome Sir David Jason and Jay Blades traverse the UK. Meeting master crafters and passionate hobbyists, they showcase traditional talents and pick up a tip or two.
Jay takes a three-part journey through the fascinating history of his adoptive home.
From quirky coastal cubbyholes to half-a-million-pound hideaways, craftsman Jay Blades and interior design expert Laura Jackson go in search of Britain's best quintessential seaside staple.
The popular presenter explores the history and characters of London's colourful East End.
Feelgood furniture. Jay Blades opens the doors to his workshop in Bradford, with expert craftspeople and would-be woodworkers making wow-factor furniture to thank local heroes.
Furniture restorer Jay Blades helps us to become more self-sufficient and to rekindle our love for easy-to-follow DIY. He looks back through the archives to rediscover the very best home and garden advice from some of the nation’s favourite experts, and he shares his own hacks, tips and tricks to get everyone inspired to have a go and make something special.
Upcyclers Sarah Moore and Jay Blades are on a mission to rummage through the homes of celebrities to uncover unloved and unused gems for charity.
In a bid to prove that you really can get something for nothing, Gok Wan has reopened the Fill Your House For Free shop in Glasgow and has stocked it from floor to ceiling with furniture all of which has been sourced for free. Each day Gok will invite a family to embrace upcycling and prove to them that, with a bit of inspiration, perspiration and determination, you really can transform your house without breaking the bank. Each day Gok will challenge his crack team of upcycling experts to produce three brilliant and bespoke items for our family. The team comprise Max McMurdo, a pint sized designer with a passion for taking everyday items and transforming them into amazing pieces of furniture. Max is joined by Jay Blades, who uses an amazing eye for colour to transform drab and unloved items into objects of desire and Nessa Doran O'Reilly a woman so obsessed with restoring furniture to its former glory that she refuses to throw away even a scrap of old wood.
Jay is a furniture restorer and television presenter, who founded Jay & Co, a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged and disengaged groups. He gained a BA in Criminology and Philosophy at Buckinghamshire New University despite having a reading age of just eleven.
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