Jay Blades
Birthday: Born in in
Deathday: Alive
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.
TV Credits
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Character: Self - Guest
Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills....
Jay's Yorkshire Workshop
Character: Presenter
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....
Jay Blades' Home Fix
Character: Self - Presenter
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....
Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts....
Jay Blades: East End Through Time
Character: Presenter
The popular presenter explores the history and characters of London's colourful East End....
Britain's Best Beach Huts
Character: Presenter
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....
Jay Blades: The Midlands Through Time
Character: Presenter
Jay takes a three-part journey through the fascinating history of his adoptive home....
The Graham Norton Show
Character: Self
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out....
No Place Like Home
Character: Self
This series sees celebrities walk down memory lane returning to the neighbourhoods where they grew up, discovering the history that was on their doorstep all along. Each episode features a different celebrity learning more about themselves and the places they call home as they explore the areas that made them and meet the people that shaped them....
David & Jay's Touring Toolshed
Character: Self - Presenter
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....
Gok's Fill Your House for Free
Character: Self
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 produ...
Richard Osman's House of Games
Character: Self - Contestant
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games....
The Repair Shop
Character: Self - Presenter
The Repair Shop is a workshop of dreams, where broken or damaged cherished family heirlooms are brought back to life. Furniture restorers, horologists, metal workers, ceramicists, upholsterers and all manner of skilled craftsmen and women have been brought together to work in one extraordinary space, restoring much-loved possessions to their former glory....
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Character: Self - Expert
Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?...
Money for Nothing
Character: Self
Entrepreneur Sarah Moore saves things from being dumped and transforms them into valuable pieces, making money for people who had no idea there was cash to be made from their trash....
Celebrity Catchphrase
Character:
In this entertaining series packed with laughs, celebrity contestants attempt to work out catchphrases based on fun animations. Animations include well known phrases, sayings and even film, song and book titles. The celebrities need to buzz in as quickly as they can when they know the answer and can say what they see in a chance to win money for their chosen charities....
Jay Blades The West End Through Time
Character:
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....
Strictly Come Dancing
Character: Self
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?...
Movie Credits
Mary Berry Saves Christmas
Character: Celebrity Elf
Mary Berry teaches three hopeless kitchen novices to create surprise festive feasts for those closest to them. Mary’s pupils - Jake, Jess and Claire - all have one thing in common: they have never cooked a meal from scratch in their lives....
Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple
Character: Self
Unlikely besties Dame Judi Dench and Jay Blades take each other down memory lane, as they share the experiences that shaped their lives and that ultimately brought them together...