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Edinburgh Live
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Peaky Blinders 'set for return' but what does it mean for Thomas Shelby?
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Iconic crime boss Tommy Shelby is set to return to our screens in the coming months in the Peaky Blinders film. After six hugely successful series on BBC One, the movie is set to spark a surge of interest. But a major announcement has shifted fans' expectations of what will become of Cillian Murphy's gangster Shelby. It has been confirmed that a seventh series of the BBC show will follow closely on the heels of the movie. The series, scheduled for 2026, will be set in the 1950s, marking a twenty-year leap from when we last saw the show on our screens. The news will undoubtedly surprise fans who thought the sixth series was the end of the road for the characters. A TV insider revealed to The Sun: "The sixth series was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images) "But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story - his most famous creation - and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more. The fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC." Filming for the latest series, which will see the Birmingham lads enter an era dominated by infamous London gangsters the Kray Twins, is due to start in September. The previous series was set in the 1930s, while the upcoming film, titled The Immortal Man, will take viewers to the 1940s during the Second World War, reports the Express. (Image: BBC) Jumping forward to the 1950s will have a huge impact on Shelby's character development, as he will have aged significantly since last appearing on our screens. Murphy is rumoured to be making a comeback, but given the time jump, Shelby is expected to step into a new role as a "father figure" to the younger members of the gang. This exciting update follows writer Steven Knight's enigmatic hint: "The world of 'Peaky' will continue." The show will surely be a huge hit with viewers when it airs on BBC One in the UK and streams on Netflix internationally. Furthermore, fans are also eagerly anticipating Barry Keoghan's appearance in The Immortal Man after it was previously confirmed that the Saltburn sensation would be joining the cast. The BBC has been contacted for further comment.
News.com.au
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Massive news for Peaky Blinders fans as series set to return in new era
A new series of crime drama Peaky Blinders is due to start filming this summer — set in the 1950s. BBC bosses want the episodes ready to air in 2026 to capitalise on a renewed wave of interest expected after the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. Series six saw the characters in the 1930s, while the upcoming film — titled The Immortal Man — is set during the Second World War. The new series is likely to move the Birmingham gangsters into the Fifties — an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious East London villains the Kray twins. A TV insider yesterday said: 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more.' 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' Cast and crew are expected to start filming in September. The new series will air on BBC One in the UK but be distributed internationally by streaming giant Netflix — also behind the film. Peaky Blinders ran from 2013 to 2022, with the action starting in 1919 and taking in the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who appears in the new film, could return as crime boss Thomas Shelby but as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. It would be a similar role to that of his aunt Polly Gray, played by the late Helen McCrory. After the end of the TV series, writer Stephen dropped multiple hints of a return. Discussing the upcoming film recently, he said: 'The world of 'Peaky' will continue.' The BBC has declined to comment.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC's Peaky Blinders set to 'RETURN for a seventh series with two huge changes as filming starts this summer'
is set to return for another crime-packed series with filming is set to start this summer, according to a new report. The new series will begin in the 1950s and BBC bosses are pinning hopes on an air date next year to build on the renewed interest expected after the release of the Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, according to the Sun. Series six ended in the 1930s, and the film is set during the Second World War, so an upcoming series would jump forward several years. The new episodes are expected to pick up in the fifties, a time of violent Teddy Boy gangs and the rise of the infamous Kray twins in London. A TV insider told the publication: 'The sixth series was meant to be the last and the film was supposed to end the story. But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back. He has been hinting for a while that he wanted to do more. Now the BBC has officially green-lit the project, and pre-production is under way, which will thrill fans.' Filming is expected to begin in September and will air on BBC One in the UK and then be distributed internationally by Netflix, which is also backing the film. Peaky Blinders originally ran from 2013 to 2022, following the Shelby family from 1919 through the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who stars in the new film, could return to the series as Thomas Shelby, but in a 'father figure' role to a younger generation of gangsters – similar to the role played by the late Helen McCrory as Polly Gray. After the TV series ended, Steven Knight dropped multiple hints that the story would continue. Speaking about the film, he recently said: 'The world of Peaky will continue.' MailOnline contacted the BBC for a comment, who have declined to comment. Teddy Boys were young men who dressed in Edwardian-style clothing and became known for violent clashes in the 1950s. They often carried flick knives and knuckle dusters, and were seen as a major problem by police at the time. The Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, rose to power in London in the late 1950s and 1960s. They ran organised crime operations, including protection rackets, and became notorious figures in British criminal history. Their connections with celebrities and their brutal methods made them infamous across the country.
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Peaky Blinders 'will be returning to TV' but with one big change
A new season of Peaky Blinders is 'on its way' three years after it was apparently done for good. The British period crime drama ran from 2013 until 2022. Set in Birmingham, it starred Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby and followed the exploits of the Peaky Blinders gang following the First World War. Following significant speculation, it was confirmed last year a movie was in development, with creator Steven Knight previously teasing it would be an 'explosive chapter' in the story with 'no holds barred'. When speaking about the movie in February, he also teased the door had been left open for the story to continue. 'I think we've got the best British actors in one place…no-one will be disappointed. It's a very fitting way to end this part of the Peaky story,' he said on BBC Breakfast, explaining his wording was done 'deliberately'. 'It's not over. Let's just put it that way. I'm not allowed to announce it, but I'm just saying that the world of Peaky will continue,' he added. It's now been reported that a new series set in the 1950s is 'due to start filming this summer'. The Sun has claimed BBC bosses 'want the episodes ready to air next year to capitalise on a renewed wave of interest expected after the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year.' 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story,' a source told the publication. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more. 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' The BBC declined to comment. The upcoming Peaky Blinders movie is set during the Second World War, while it's believed the new TV series would take place in the 1950s. The show could also see Cillian return, but this time as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. More Trending Many previously the movie could mark the final chapter for Peaky Blinders on screen before Knight's comments two months ago. After the upcoming movie was announced, Cillian also shared: 'It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn't finished with me. 'It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.' View More » Peaky Blinders is streaming on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Peaky Blinders to RETURN to BBC One – but with two major changes from last series
A NEW series of crime drama Peaky Blinders is due to start filming this summer — set in the 1950s. BBC bosses want the episodes ready to air next year to capitalise on a renewed wave of interest expected after the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. 3 Series six saw the characters in the 1930s, while the upcoming film — titled The Immortal Man — is set during the Second World War. The new series is likely to move the Birmingham gangsters into the Fifties — an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious London villains, the Kray twins. A TV insider yesterday said: 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more. 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' Cast and crew are expected to start filming in September. The new series will air on BBC One in the UK but be distributed internationally by streaming giant Netflix — also behind the film. Peaky Blinders ran from 2013 to 2022, with the action starting in 1919 and taking in the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who appears in the new film, could return as crime boss Thomas Shelby but as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. It would be a similar role to that of his aunt Polly Gray, played by the late Helen McCrory. Barry Keoghan Joins Peaky Blinders Movie! After the end of the TV series, writer Stephen dropped multiple hints of a return. Discussing the upcoming film recently, he said: 'The world of 'Peaky' will continue.' The BBC has declined to comment. 3
