New Jay Blades Series for Channel 5

Channel 5 has ordered the historical exploration title Jay Blades: A Country House Through Time (w.t.) from Hungry Jay Media.

The four-parter will delve into multiple centuries of life at Weston Park in Shropshire. In each episode, host Jay Blades will look at a different period of time, uncovering the stories of the Bridgeman family and staff who lived there.

Blades said: “I am fascinated by history, and I love hearing people’s stories. I always have been. This series allowed me to combine both these passions, as well as get a taste of what life was really like at Weston Park. I was lucky enough to get hands-on experience replicating some of the main jobs of the household, including being a chauffeur. I loved every moment of filming it, and I can’t wait to share it with Channel 5 viewers.”

Lucy Willis, commissioning editor at Channel 5, commented: “The series takes us through four very different decades to give us a sense of everyday life, warts and all, of a grand country house—not just for those upstairs but for those grafting away downstairs to make it all happen. Jay proves to be an entertaining tour guide to take us on the journey.”

Dan Baldwin, executive producer for Hungry Jay Media, added: “Jay’s storytelling through hands-on experience brilliantly brings to life the incredible history of Weston Park. It’s fascinating to see Jay reflect on British society through this time.”