You’ve heard about his brand-new workshop in the Midlands, right? It’s not just a room with a few tools. This place is a community hub. Jay is teaching people—ex-offenders, kids, anyone who feels a bit lost—how to fix things.
He calls it “therapy with a hammer.” And honestly, who are we to argue? He’s proving that a bit of sandpaper and some wood glue can fix more than just a broken table leg. It can fix spirits.
He’s a Published Author (And a Surprising One)
Remember when he dropped his autobiography, Making It? That thing is raw. He didn’t just talk about his dyslexia or his tough upbringing. He talked about being homeless. He talked about being a dyslexic kid who couldn’t read until he was 37.
Now? He’s doing audiobook narrations and podcast interviews where he’s fiercely open. He’ll tell you his favourite swear word and then cry talking about his daughter. It’s honestly disarming. He’s doing the work to normalize vulnerability for blokes our age.
Jay Blades reveals future of The Repair Shop after BAFTA win
