BBC confirms two more seasons of Peaky Blinders
Great news for fans of the beloved crime series Peaky Blinders! The BBC and Netflix have confirmed that the series will continue for a further two seasons following the release of the upcoming Peaky Blinders film.
The hit period drama series first aired on BBC Two back in 2013, telling the story of a crime family in Birmingham, England, in the early 20th century.
What can we expect from Series 7 and 8?
Series 7 and 8 will consist of 6 hour-long episodes and will be made by Kudos and Garrison Drama as co-productions for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and for Netflix elsewhere. Filming will take place at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.
The next series will involve a significant time leap into the future and will focus on a new generation of Shelbys.
According to the official synopsis:
“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.”
Series creator Steven Knight, currently enjoying great success with House of Guinness, told the BBC:
“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.”
BBC Director of Drama, Lindsay Salt, said:
“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!”
The two new series will be 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.
Steven Knight will also act as executive producer, alongside Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson and Martin Haines for Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook for Garrison Drama, Jo McClellan, and Danielle Scott Haughton for the BBC, and Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley for Netflix.
Where can I watch it?
Series 1-6 of Peaky Blinders are available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer and Netflix.
The upcoming Peaky Blinders film, ‘The Immortal Man’ will be released in 2026, but the date has yet to be confirmed.