BBC announces return of ‘Peaky Blinders’ for two more series
The new series' are set in 1953 and will focus on “a new generation of Shelbys”
The BBC has announced that Peaky Blinders will return for two more series.
An official release has confirmed the return of writer Steven Knight, although the story will focus on “a new generation of Shelbys,” casting questions on whether Cillian Murphy will return as Tommy Shelby.
The two new series, produced by Kudos (SAS Rogue Heroes, House of Guinness, Grantchester) and Garrison Drama (Peaky Blinders series 1-6, the Peaky Blinders film) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and will be once more set in the city.
An official synopsis teases: “Britain, 1953. After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel. In a new era of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger: with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.”
Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight, said: “I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride.”
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added: “This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago and it is one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas. Steven has worked his magic once again and I can’t wait for his scripts to be brought to life when filming begins in Birmingham. We are delighted to be working with Kudos, Garrison Drama and Netflix on this epic show. There’s plenty of drama for Peaky fans to look forward to!”
Mona Qureshi for Netflix says: “We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama and the BBC. There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!”
The two new series, both 6 episodes, come after cameras rolled on the Peaky Blinders movie last year. The film, titled The Immortal Man, began filming in late 2024 and saw Murphy return as Tommy Shelby, as well as the casting of Barry Keoghan in a new unspecified role.
A release date for both projects is yet to be confirmed.