Jay takes a three-part journey through the fascinating history of his adoptive home.
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Episode 1
Jay Blades reveals the secrets of his adopted home, uncovering its extraordinary history, from its much-mocked accent to the truth about Lady Godiva.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Jay Blades
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2020 · ★ 7.1
2026 · ★ 8.2
2020 · ★ 7.4
1987 · ★ 6.7
2017 · ★ 8.2
2020 · ★ 8.1
2005 · ★ 8.0
2021 · ★ 7.6
2022 · ★ 7.5
2020 · ★ 7.5
2020 · ★ 7.7
2023 · ★ 7.5
2019 · ★ 6.4
2020 · ★ 6.7
2016 · ★ 7.2
2009 · ★ 7.5
1978 · ★ 8.0
2018 · ★ 6.4
1986 · ★ 7.0