Jay Blades: The Midlands Through Time

Series 1

2023 · 3 episodes · 3h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   11 Oct 2023 · 60 min

   Jay Blades reveals the secrets of his adopted home, uncovering its extraordinary history, from its much-mocked accent to the truth about Lady Godiva.

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   2. Episode 2

   18 Oct 2023 · 60 min

   Jay hears how miners risked their lives for the Industrial Revolution. And he visits Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and Bournville, and explores the real Peaky Blinders.

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   3. Episode 3

   25 Oct 2023 · 60 min

   Jay explores the 20th century history of the West Midlands, including the severe bombing of Coventry during WWII, historic car manufacture, and a visit from Malcolm X.