About this season
Jay Blades discovers what made the West End of London the iconic place it is today. He explores how it was shaped by its close connections to power, royalty, and wealth and learns how the West End attracted all walks of life.
Episodes (2)
1. Episode 1
Aired 13 July 2024 • 45 min
Jay explores the history of the area of central London, finding out how the West End helped make the city a magnet for visitors from around the world. He starts his journey at St Martin-in-the Fields church in Trafalgar Square, hearing how an incredible discovery made in 2006 changed people's opinions of the origins of London.
2. Episode 2
Aired 20 July 2024 • 45 min
Jay takes in Piccadilly Circus; London's oldest hotel; and visits world-renowned department store Selfridges; and Soho, which saw the very first British night club.