The BBC has confirmed that Peaky Blinders will return with two new series, set in 1953 Birmingham. Creator Steven Knight will continue the story with a new generation of the Shelby family, as the city rebuilds after the devastation of World War II.
The new series, produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama, will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. The plot centres on a brutal contest for control of the city's massive reconstruction project, with the Shelby family at its heart.
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.'
Each series will consist of six 60-minute episodes, airing on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and globally on Netflix. Executive producers include Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson, and others. The production is supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
