Jay Blades The West End Through Time

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2024-07-13

Last Air Date: 2024-07-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: 5

Top Cast

Jay Blades as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2024-07-13)

Jay explores the history of the area of central London, finding out how the West End helped make the city a magnet for visitors from around the world. He starts his journey at St Martin-in-the Fields church in Trafalgar Square, hearing how an incredible discovery made in 2006 changed people's opinions of the origins of London.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2024-07-20)

Jay takes in Piccadilly Circus; London's oldest hotel; and visits world-renowned department store Selfridges; and Soho, which saw the very first British night club.