EP 28: Jay Blades, Artisan & TV Presenter

Stories that Stick

18-05-2021 • 32 mins

Jay Blades, a modern furniture restorer and best known as a TV presenter for BBC hit shows ‘Money for Nothing’ and ’The Repair Man’ joins Ade, host of Stories that Stick podcast, to discuss his autobiographical book Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community helped me Repair My Life, which is now available at all good book stores and Amazon.

We spoke about,

Chapter 1:

  • Growing up on council estate and respecting your elders
  • Giving everything a go and asking for things, regardless

Chapter 2:

  • Dealing with racism at secondary school
  • Dealing with the SUS law in the 80s and police violence
  • Finding humility by serving others

Chapter 3:

  • Giving purpose and directions to troubled youths
  • Reburshiment business (Out of the Dark) business with ex-wife
  • Guardian viral video led Jay to become a TV presenter

Contact Jay on:

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