BBC favourite Jay Blades , the beloved face of The Repair Shop , has ventured into new territory with his latest Channel 5 series. The star has been captivating fans with a historical tour of London's West End in Jay Blades: The West End Through Time. This evening, viewers were treated to an enthralling exploration of one of the capital's most iconic districts.
While Jay is renowned for breathing new life into cherished family treasures, his new show sees him delve into the capital's storied past. In the new show, he engages with historians and local cabbies to weave an engaging narrative of the area's evolution. READ MORE: BBC Breakfast fans all share same complaint as they beg presenters to 'give it a rest' READ MORE: Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones teases 'revisiting' BBC role This follows the success of his previous 2023 series, Jay Blades' East End Through Time, where he delved into the history of his childhood haunts.
Social media users flocking to X - also known as Twitter - were quick to express their admiration for Jay's latest offering. One enthusiast commented: "Loving it. Great stuff.
" (sic) Another urged: "Loving it. Do more of these - all over London." (sic) Anticipating the show, another fan shared: "I look forward to watching it.
I loved your last series about the East End and you are an excellent and natural presenter." They added: "I also learn new information which I'm grateful for. Here's to many more series on the history of London!" (sic) Post-show .