BBC & Netflix Plot Peaky Blinders Return

The BBC and Netflix have ordered two new six-part seasons of Peaky Blinders, with writer and creator Steven Knight returning to introduce a new generation of Shelbys.

Produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama, the series, set in 1953 Birmingham, will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios. “I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,” Knight said. “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, noted: “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 added: “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!”

Patrick Holland, CEO of Banijay UK, added: “Peaky Blinders is one of the most iconic, era-defining dramas of our time and Banijay UK is delighted to be helping to bring Steven Knight’s vision for the epic next chapters to life. Made by a brilliant new production partnership, led by Karen Wilson at Kudos, with Jamie Glazebrook from Garrison Drama, the story of the next generation of Shelbys will grip Peaky fans old and new.”