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Trial of TV presenter Jay Blades delayed

The 55-year-old, who fronted primetime show The Repair Shop, was due to stand trial at Worcester Crown Court next month.

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‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life

Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right

The Guardian - UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

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Roman Kemp makes Repair Shop cameo in Christmas special after Jay Blades exit

‘The One Show’ is working in collaboration with the heirloom restoration show this Christmas

The Independent UK

David Jason decries lack of TV roles for older stars

Jason, 84, said senior actors had a ‘tremendous amount to offer’

The Independent UK

David Jason deplores lack of TV roles for older actors

‘Senior actors have got a tremendous amount to offer’, the 84-year-old TV star said.

Evening Standard

Jay Blades: BBC presenter pleads not guilty to coercive or controlling behaviour

The Repair Shop’s anchor was charged with one count of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen

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Jay Blades: The Repair Shop presenter denies controlling behaviour towards wife

Jay Blades enters not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie Zbozen

Evening Standard

The Repair Shop star Steve Fletcher shares major health update after undergoing surgery

Steve Fletcher was inundated with messages of support after sharing an update on his Instagram

Evening Standard

Jay Blades quits two charities endorsed by King Charles after coercive behaviour charge

The Repair Shop star has stepped down as co-chair and trustee of Heritage Crafts and as ambassador of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Evening Standard

BBC The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has charge of using phone behind wheel dropped

TV presenter previously pleaded not guilty to allegedly using phone while driving Land Rover

The Independent UK

The Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades quits King’s charity

TV presenter, who was made an MBE in 2022, has also resigned from his role as a university chancellor after being charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour

The Independent UK

Jay Blades quits King’s Foundation after coercive control charges

Blades will appear at Worcester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on October 11.

Evening Standard

BBC removes Jay Blades episodes of The Repair Shop after domestic abuse charges

Blades rose to fame as a presenter on the popular crafts show

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BBC presenter charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour

BBC presenter Jay Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife ...

Evening Standard

Jay Blades: The Repair Shop presenter charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour against wife

BBC star appeared in court in Kidderminster on Friday over alleged treatment of his estranged wife Lisa Zbozen

The Independent UK

BBC The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against estranged wife

The presenter appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning

The Independent UK

Jay Blades comforts Judi Dench as she becomes emotional over late husband

Pair have made a show about their friendship, after meeting on an episode of ‘The Repair Shop’

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The Guardian - UK

Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple review – Dench and Blades’ real-life friendship fills you with wonder

The acting legend and the Repair Shop host lift the lid on their relationship in a way that is intimate and beautiful – despite the show’s insistence on tiring stunts

The Guardian - UK

Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple – the year’s weirdest, most soul-enriching TV show

Dench and Blades are real-life best friends. As they take each other on a tour of their past, the warmth between them makes for absolutely magical television

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the original rock stars of rap tell the story of Run DMC

A brilliant three-part documentary starts with Run and DMC. Plus: superior Swedish thriller End of Summer continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades lands new show after shock split from wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen

The TV presenter will host a show on the history of London’s West End

The Independent UK

Jay Blades cancels another scheduled appearance as he continues to take ‘time out’

‘Repair Shop’ presenter is taking a step back as he deals with challenges in personal life

Evening Standard

Jay Blades ‘taking step back’ from The Repair Shop after uncle's death and marriage breakdown

Presenter of BBC show “having a break” from the production amid his personal issues

Evening Standard

Wife of The Repair Shop's Jay Blades shares cryptic message after couple's shock split

The fitness instructor announced their split on Thursday morning after just 18 months of marriage

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