BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

The 54-year-old, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court on Friday.

Wearing a dark suit and tie, Blades, of Claverley in Shropshire, spoke only to confirm his identity to the court clerk and to enter his plea.

The charge alleges the controlling and coercive behaviour took place between 1 January 2023 and 12 September this…