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Peaky Blinders
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Peaky Blinders is a British historical crime drama created by Steven Knight.
Set primarily in Birmingham in the aftermath of the First World War, the series follows the rise of the Shelby crime family, led by the ambitious and calculating Tommy Shelby. Combining real historical events with fictional storytelling, Peaky Blinders explores themes of power, politics, organised crime, class and family loyalty.
Acclaimed for its cinematic style, atmospheric soundtrack and standout performances—particularly from Cillian Murphy—the series has become one of the most influential British television dramas of the 21st century.
Peaky Blinders News
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight tells parliament US streamers should finance UK film industry
Knight backed the proposal for funding.
Jamie Bell takes over from Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby for new ‘Peaky Blinders’ series
No release date has been confirmed.
Watch the tense new ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ trailer
“You live in a house haunted with ghosts…”
Netflix unveil first look at ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ and confirm release date
The wait is almost over.
Steven Knight names the first movie he fell in love with: “The experience of being in there”
An inspirational film.
From Daniel Craig to Tommy Shelby: What will Steven Knight’s ‘James Bond’ look like?
By order of James Bond…?
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight confirmed to write new ‘James Bond’ movie
Denis Villeneuve will direct.
More About Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders was created and written by Steven Knight, who drew inspiration from stories told by his parents about the real Birmingham gang.
Peaky Blinders is inspired by the real Peaky Blinders gang that operated in Birmingham during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but its characters and storylines are largely fictional.
Tommy Shelby is portrayed by Irish actor Cillian Murphy, whose performance has been widely praised as one of the defining television roles of the 21st century.