Tag: Jay Blades’ Story of the East End

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/06/2023

Glastonbury (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 11:05pm | Sunday 25th June 2023)

Elton John at Glastonbury 2023. Series 2023. Clara Amfo, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders and Jo Whiley present the historic final performance of this year’s festival, as Elton John makes his Glastonbury debut with a set that also marks the last show of his final UK tour. With a career of hits spanning over five decades, it’s guaranteed to be a spectacular and emotional swan song to one of the world’s greatest showmen.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 27th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The school launches their new radio station and Danny uses it as a chance to try to make amends. Myles’s actions catch up with him and he is alienated by his peers. Nicky butts heads with Kai while she battles with guilt and Preston is forced to face his demons.

Jay Blades’ Story of the East End (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Jay concludes his exploration of the history of London’s East End, this time focusing on the 20th century and life in the East End during the Second World War. He meets with local historian Kate Thompson, who paints a picture of how areas such as Bethnal Green coped during the blitz, before 93-year-old Babs Clark tells him the story of how 173 people were crushed to death in what was one of the worst civilian tragedies of the war. Later, he meets former Krays firm member Chris Lambrianou at the notorious Blind Beggar pub to get an insider’s take on the infamous Kray twins, before making his way to Canary Wharf to see how parts of London have been completely transformed over the decades.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/06/2023

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Nicky considers the unthinkable as times get desperate. Preston and Myles challenging each other at the school fun run has devastating consequences for one, leaving the other facing questions from the other pupils.

Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Shop owner and jewellery maker Karen builds her version of a mountain hut in central Glasgow, inspired by hikes in the Scottish Highlands. After waiting five-years to get started, the project leaps into action when Karen and her neighbour agree to lay out their foundations together using the same contractor. Retiree William is building an old-style home next door, the pair come across some hurdles building next to each other.

Jay Blades’ Story of the East End (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Jay delves into the fascinating history of the East End in the 19th century, starting in Whitechapel, where he discovers the area was once the home of British gunmaking. He also meets a tour guide down one of Whitechapel’s dark alleys to hear about Jack the Ripper’s victims and his crimes’ coverage in the press, while in Canary Wharf he hears how docks were built in 1802, catering for the trade from the West Indies of slave-produced goods such as sugar and rum.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.