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BBC Confirms New 'Peaky Blinders' Series Set in the 1950s

The series, officially green-lit, will begin filming in September and air on BBC One in the UK, with international distribution via Netflix.

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Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders looking at the camera.
Cillian Murphy in front of a stained-glass window in Peaky Blinders.

Overview

  • The new series will mark the return of 'Peaky Blinders,' set in the 1950s, following the show's conclusion in 2022 and an upcoming film set during World War II.
  • Filming is scheduled to start in September, with an expected release on BBC One in the UK and international streaming on Netflix.
  • Cillian Murphy could reprise his role as Thomas Shelby in a 'father figure' capacity, guiding a younger generation of gangsters.
  • The storyline will explore the era of Teddy Boy gangs and the rise of infamous London criminals like the Kray twins.
  • Series creator Steven Knight has hinted at continuing the 'Peaky Blinders' narrative beyond the upcoming film and new series.