Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 (2022)

Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, has decided it’s finally time to learn to read. He has been told he has the reading age of an 11-year-old. Throughout his life he has found ways of avoiding the written word, and this film digs deep into how this has shaped him.

Director: Liana Stewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: Hungry Jay Media
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

social documentary, literacy, adult literacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 about?
Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, has decided it’s finally time to learn to read. He has been told he has the reading age of an 11-year-old. Throughout his life he has found ways of avoiding the written word, and this film digs deep into how this has shaped him.
Who directed Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51?
Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 was directed by Liana Stewart.
Who stars in Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51?
Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 stars Jay Blades.
How long is Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51?
Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51?
Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 is a Documentary film.
Where was Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 produced?
Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51 was produced in United Kingdom.