Jay Blades reveals his biggest DIY disaster | Dish Podcast | Waitrose

Jay Blades, MBE is a furniture restoration expert and TV presenter from Hackney, East London. Jay struggled with dyslexia growing up and found solace using his hands. He got by in school, but never learned to read and has since shared his journey to help break the stigma for others in his position. Jay is the much-loved presenter of The Repair Shop on BBC One, which won a BAFTA for Best Daytime Programme in 2023. He released a memoir in 2022, Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life. His new show, David and Jay’s Touring Tool Shed, is available on BBC iPlayer now.
Jay is a big fish fan and arrives hungry (which he mentions once or twice!). Luckily for him, Angela has prepared a whole sea bream, with brown butter champ and charred salad onions. Nick and Jay are blown away by the rich umami flavours. This dish is complemented by a bottle of Patricius Tokaj Dry Furmint recommended by the experts at Waitrose.
Counting King Charles and Dame Judi Dench as two of his biggest fans, Jay Blades is the most charming of dinner guests. He talks candidly about the darker moments in his life and how he overcame them, his passion for the Waitrose bakewell tart (which will make you want to buy one immediately) and his greatest DIY disaster.
All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes
A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish
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[@KatMatthews91]

I’m starving for a conversation like this. Surrounded by delicious food and good people ❤ Beautiful episode!

[@jgpatterson38]

Finally on CZcams please do more ,I live in NZ but vist the UK often and binge this show when I'm there soo good

[@wawahweewah]

Bloody hell that 3 NZers!! That means that there is a chance at least 2 of us are related 🤣

[@imogentilt751]

Big love, first hand, always an inspiration Angela

[@monalisa7]

Never heard of him or his show but love the interview! Great convo.

[@bhanani5480]

I've seen the Waitrose shorts that show up on my feed, but it's my first time watching an actual show and I absolutely love it. Angela is a hoot and a bloody good cook, Nick is the perfect presenter and together they are the perfect podcast partnership. I've seen Jay on The Repair Shop but its lovely to see him as a guest and for him to share a bit about himself. Have subscribed and will be binge watching the rest of the videos. I can't wait to make this meal as well, looking forward to the mash potato

[@Ichigo_1026]

Being an Asian now residing in NZ, admittedly not familiar with the last 2 guests but that still didn’t stop me from watching. I am getting acquainted with these wonderful guests! Love love love these longer vids. Thank you!🥰

[@wawahweewah]

Hello fellow kiwi!!! Thought it was just me here😂

[@Shermar]

~ I’m American and I’m not familiar with the majority of these UK stars but, I’m a bit of an Anglophile so this is great.

[@Liv_ing_in_ruins]

Such a nice thing to say! I’m a Brit! Hiii

[@karlakelly8810]

Brilliant Podcast-so glad you provide video as well-it gives us another dimension to the genuine connection you have with guests. Next addition? Smell-O-Vision!!😂

[@elaineph]

Jay's "let's get over to Nick..." Funniest, cute lil diss! 😀

[@viviano3972]

I totally love all the guests so far 🥰. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤

[@halioman]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@Liamf986]

Loving these full episodes, I really like jay blades he’s a proper gentleman. Sound as a pound

[@stephcarder5210]

Thank u for the video Dish ❤

[@shonalogan1581]

Love that man. ❤❤❤❤

[@mania.v]

Oh no, the table story made me gasp for real!

[@Chris.4345]

7:52 Absolutely roasted! lol 5 minutes, both sides!

[@sharonbland9061]

I'm not really academic, but I'm good at making crafts and decorating, I can turn my hand to anything in that way. As you get older, you come to realise what your good at, and also, not so good at.

[@anneross5347]

I wonder what’s in the Waitrose goodie bag….

[@emmapatterson2533]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeannemccool7376]

is champ and colcannon the same?

[@fyntasticalbeast708]

Nick MBN ❤ might be next

[@huntress_9441]

They still call it MBE? Does the British empire still exist?

[@RB-747]

What else are you gonna call it? MUK?

[@ponynuts101]

And how is this a problem for you?

[@tilatsiddiqui3969]

Nah

[@marisadias6556]

❤❤❤❤❤