List of Peaky Blinders episodes
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Peaky Blinders is a British period crime drama television series created by Steven Knight. Set in Birmingham, England, it follows the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the direct aftermath of the First World War. The fictional gang is loosely based on a real urban youth gang of the same name who were active in the city from the 1910s. It premiered on 12 September 2013, telecast on BBC Two until the fourth series, then moved to BBC One for the fifth and sixth series. On 18 January 2021, it was announced that the sixth series would be the final series of Peaky Blinders. During the course of the programme, 36 episodes of Peaky Blinders aired over six series, between 12 September 2013 and 3 April 2022.
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First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
6
Episodes
12 September 2013 (2013-09-12)
Originally released
17 October 2013 (2013-10-17)
Originally released
BBC Two
Originally released
2
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
6
Episodes
2 October 2014 (2014-10-02)
Originally released
6 November 2014 (2014-11-06)
Originally released
2
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
6
Episodes
5 May 2016 (2016-05-05)
Originally released
9 June 2016 (2016-06-09)
Originally released
2
4
4
Series
4
Episodes
6
Episodes
15 November 2017 (2017-11-15)
Originally released
20 December 2017 (2017-12-20)
Originally released
3
5
5
Series
5
Episodes
6
Episodes
25 August 2019 (2019-08-25)
Originally released
22 September 2019 (2019-09-22)
Originally released
BBC One
Originally released
5
6
6
Series
6
Episodes
6
Episodes
27 February 2022 (2022-02-27)
Originally released
3 April 2022 (2022-04-03)
Originally released
5
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | Average UK viewers (millions) | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | ||||
| 1 | 6 | 12 September 2013 (2013-09-12) | 17 October 2013 (2013-10-17) | BBC Two | 2 | |
| 2 | 6 | 2 October 2014 (2014-10-02) | 6 November 2014 (2014-11-06) | 2 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 5 May 2016 (2016-05-05) | 9 June 2016 (2016-06-09) | 2 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 15 November 2017 (2017-11-15) | 20 December 2017 (2017-12-20) | 3 | ||
| 5 | 6 | 25 August 2019 (2019-08-25) | 22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) | BBC One | 5 | |
| 6 | 6 | 27 February 2022 (2022-02-27) | 3 April 2022 (2022-04-03) | 5 | ||
· Episodes › Series 1 (2013)
1
1
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1
No. in
series
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Otto Bathurst
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
12 September 2013 (2013-09-12)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
In 1919 following the Great War, the Peaky Blinders, led by Thomas "Tommy" Shelby, a decorated former sergeant major, appropriates a consignment of guns from the local arms factory. Winston Churchill sends Chief Inspector Chester Campbell of the Royal Irish Constabulary to Birmingham to retrieve guns headed for Libya, thought to have been stolen by
In 1919 following the Great War, the Peaky Blinders, led by Thomas "Tommy" Shelby, a decorated former sergeant major, appropriates a consignment of guns from the local arms factory. Winston Churchill sends Chief Inspector Chester Campbell of the Royal Irish Constabulary to Birmingham to retrieve guns headed for Libya, thought to have been stolen by
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In 1919 following the Great War, the Peaky Blinders, led by Thomas "Tommy" Shelby, a decorated former sergeant major, appropriates a consignment of guns from the local arms factory. Winston Churchill sends Chief Inspector Chester Campbell of the Royal Irish Constabulary to Birmingham to retrieve guns headed for Libya, thought to have been stolen by
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
series
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Otto Bathurst
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
19 September 2013 (2013-09-19)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Tommy, Arthur and their brother John Shelby meet with a rival Romanichal gang, the Lees, to look at a horse for the next race. The Lees insult the Peaky Blinders and a fight breaks out. Inspector Campbell's special force launches a surprise crackdown, targeting communists and looking for the guns. Freddie and Ada escape, but Freddie has to leave to
Tommy, Arthur and their brother John Shelby meet with a rival Romanichal gang, the Lees, to look at a horse for the next race. The Lees insult the Peaky Blinders and a fight breaks out. Inspector Campbell's special force launches a surprise crackdown, targeting communists and looking for the guns. Freddie and Ada escape, but Freddie has to leave to
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Tommy, Arthur and their brother John Shelby meet with a rival Romanichal gang, the Lees, to look at a horse for the next race. The Lees insult the Peaky Blinders and a fight breaks out. Inspector Campbell's special force launches a surprise crackdown, targeting communists and looking for the guns. Freddie and Ada escape, but Freddie has to leave to
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
series
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Otto Bathurst
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
26 September 2013 (2013-09-26)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Ada and Freddie marry; Polly gives them money to leave the country. Despite Tommy's best efforts to keep the guns a secret, people keep finding out about them, including two IRA members. Grace overhears them trying to blackmail Tommy and follows one of them, but he attacks her. Grace manages to shoot her attacker dead in self-defence. Tommy warns B
Ada and Freddie marry; Polly gives them money to leave the country. Despite Tommy's best efforts to keep the guns a secret, people keep finding out about them, including two IRA members. Grace overhears them trying to blackmail Tommy and follows one of them, but he attacks her. Grace manages to shoot her attacker dead in self-defence. Tommy warns B
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Ada and Freddie marry; Polly gives them money to leave the country. Despite Tommy's best efforts to keep the guns a secret, people keep finding out about them, including two IRA members. Grace overhears them trying to blackmail Tommy and follows one of them, but he attacks her. Grace manages to shoot her attacker dead in self-defence. Tommy warns B
4
4
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overall
4
No. in
series
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Tom Harper
Written by
Steven Knight, Stephen Russell
Original release date
3 October 2013 (2013-10-03)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Tommy makes his business legitimate by obtaining a betting license. Although he does not quite trust her and is suspicious of her, Tommy hires Grace as his secretary. John calls the gang together to tell them he wants to marry Lizzie Stark, a local prostitute. Tommy disapproves because he does not think Lizzie has given up her former profession. Hi
Tommy makes his business legitimate by obtaining a betting license. Although he does not quite trust her and is suspicious of her, Tommy hires Grace as his secretary. John calls the gang together to tell them he wants to marry Lizzie Stark, a local prostitute. Tommy disapproves because he does not think Lizzie has given up her former profession. Hi
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Tommy makes his business legitimate by obtaining a betting license. Although he does not quite trust her and is suspicious of her, Tommy hires Grace as his secretary. John calls the gang together to tell them he wants to marry Lizzie Stark, a local prostitute. Tommy disapproves because he does not think Lizzie has given up her former profession. Hi
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
series
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Tom Harper
Written by
Steven Knight, Toby Finlay
Original release date
10 October 2013 (2013-10-10)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Believing Tommy betrayed Freddie, Ada does not want to see or speak to the Shelby family. Arthur Shelby Sr. (Tommy Flanagan), who deserted the Shelby family a decade ago, comes back into town. Tommy wants nothing to do with him, but Arthur believes he has changed. He gives Arthur Sr. a large sum of money to build hotels in the United States, only f
Believing Tommy betrayed Freddie, Ada does not want to see or speak to the Shelby family. Arthur Shelby Sr. (Tommy Flanagan), who deserted the Shelby family a decade ago, comes back into town. Tommy wants nothing to do with him, but Arthur believes he has changed. He gives Arthur Sr. a large sum of money to build hotels in the United States, only f
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Believing Tommy betrayed Freddie, Ada does not want to see or speak to the Shelby family. Arthur Shelby Sr. (Tommy Flanagan), who deserted the Shelby family a decade ago, comes back into town. Tommy wants nothing to do with him, but Arthur believes he has changed. He gives Arthur Sr. a large sum of money to build hotels in the United States, only f
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
series
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Tom Harper
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
17 October 2013 (2013-10-17)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Inspector Campbell confirms to Churchill that Grace should be commended for her part in finding the missing guns. Polly meets with Grace to reveal she knows Grace's secret and that she will never forgive her. The Peaky Blinders, led by Danny, spring Freddie from prison. Tommy gathers the Peaky Blinders and the Lees to take on Billy Kimber's men at
Inspector Campbell confirms to Churchill that Grace should be commended for her part in finding the missing guns. Polly meets with Grace to reveal she knows Grace's secret and that she will never forgive her. The Peaky Blinders, led by Danny, spring Freddie from prison. Tommy gathers the Peaky Blinders and the Lees to take on Billy Kimber's men at
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Inspector Campbell confirms to Churchill that Grace should be commended for her part in finding the missing guns. Polly meets with Grace to reveal she knows Grace's secret and that she will never forgive her. The Peaky Blinders, led by Danny, spring Freddie from prison. Tommy gathers the Peaky Blinders and the Lees to take on Billy Kimber's men at
| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | 1 | Episode 1 | Otto Bathurst | Steven Knight | 12 September 2013 (2013-09-12) | 3 | |
| In 1919 following the Great War, the Peaky Blinders, led by Thomas "Tommy" Shelby, a decorated former sergeant major, appropriates a consignment of guns from the local arms factory. Winston Churchill sends Chief Inspector Chester Campbell of the Royal Irish Constabulary to Birmingham to retrieve guns headed for Libya, thought to have been stolen by | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | Episode 2 | Otto Bathurst | Steven Knight | 19 September 2013 (2013-09-19) | 2 | |
| Tommy, Arthur and their brother John Shelby meet with a rival Romanichal gang, the Lees, to look at a horse for the next race. The Lees insult the Peaky Blinders and a fight breaks out. Inspector Campbell's special force launches a surprise crackdown, targeting communists and looking for the guns. Freddie and Ada escape, but Freddie has to leave to | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | Episode 3 | Otto Bathurst | Steven Knight | 26 September 2013 (2013-09-26) | 2 | |
| Ada and Freddie marry; Polly gives them money to leave the country. Despite Tommy's best efforts to keep the guns a secret, people keep finding out about them, including two IRA members. Grace overhears them trying to blackmail Tommy and follows one of them, but he attacks her. Grace manages to shoot her attacker dead in self-defence. Tommy warns B | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | Episode 4 | Tom Harper | Steven Knight, Stephen Russell | 3 October 2013 (2013-10-03) | 2 | |
| Tommy makes his business legitimate by obtaining a betting license. Although he does not quite trust her and is suspicious of her, Tommy hires Grace as his secretary. John calls the gang together to tell them he wants to marry Lizzie Stark, a local prostitute. Tommy disapproves because he does not think Lizzie has given up her former profession. Hi | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | Episode 5 | Tom Harper | Steven Knight, Toby Finlay | 10 October 2013 (2013-10-10) | 2 | |
| Believing Tommy betrayed Freddie, Ada does not want to see or speak to the Shelby family. Arthur Shelby Sr. (Tommy Flanagan), who deserted the Shelby family a decade ago, comes back into town. Tommy wants nothing to do with him, but Arthur believes he has changed. He gives Arthur Sr. a large sum of money to build hotels in the United States, only f | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | Episode 6 | Tom Harper | Steven Knight | 17 October 2013 (2013-10-17) | 2 | |
| Inspector Campbell confirms to Churchill that Grace should be commended for her part in finding the missing guns. Polly meets with Grace to reveal she knows Grace's secret and that she will never forgive her. The Peaky Blinders, led by Danny, spring Freddie from prison. Tommy gathers the Peaky Blinders and the Lees to take on Billy Kimber's men at | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 2 (2014)
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7
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7
No. in
series
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
2 October 2014 (2014-10-02)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Grace shoots Inspector Campbell and leaves. Two years later, the Garrison is blown up while the Peaky Blinders are attending Freddie’s funeral. Tommy asks Ada to come home as he is planning an expansion into London. Tommy goes to the Black Lion to confront those responsible for the explosion. Instead, he is taken to meet with the IRA and asked to a
Grace shoots Inspector Campbell and leaves. Two years later, the Garrison is blown up while the Peaky Blinders are attending Freddie’s funeral. Tommy asks Ada to come home as he is planning an expansion into London. Tommy goes to the Black Lion to confront those responsible for the explosion. Instead, he is taken to meet with the IRA and asked to a
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Grace shoots Inspector Campbell and leaves. Two years later, the Garrison is blown up while the Peaky Blinders are attending Freddie’s funeral. Tommy asks Ada to come home as he is planning an expansion into London. Tommy goes to the Black Lion to confront those responsible for the explosion. Instead, he is taken to meet with the IRA and asked to a
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
series
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
9 October 2014 (2014-10-09)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Campbell visits Tommy in the hospital and reveals that he knows about the murder Tommy committed for the IRA, and has had Tommy under surveillance for some time. Tommy discharges himself early and takes a barge down to London. He meets with the vicious Jewish gang-leader Alfie Solomons in Camden Town. Tommy has a hard time convincing Alfie that he
Campbell visits Tommy in the hospital and reveals that he knows about the murder Tommy committed for the IRA, and has had Tommy under surveillance for some time. Tommy discharges himself early and takes a barge down to London. He meets with the vicious Jewish gang-leader Alfie Solomons in Camden Town. Tommy has a hard time convincing Alfie that he
No.
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Campbell visits Tommy in the hospital and reveals that he knows about the murder Tommy committed for the IRA, and has had Tommy under surveillance for some time. Tommy discharges himself early and takes a barge down to London. He meets with the vicious Jewish gang-leader Alfie Solomons in Camden Town. Tommy has a hard time convincing Alfie that he
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
series
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
16 October 2014 (2014-10-16)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
The gang hires the Digbeth Kid, a neighbourhood boy who loves cowboy movies, to get stood up for gambling to help the local police meet their arrest quota. While in prison, Sabini's thugs murder the Digbeth Kid to get back at the Peaky Blinders for their intrusion on his turf. Polly and Michael try to get to know each other. Tommy and John meet wit
The gang hires the Digbeth Kid, a neighbourhood boy who loves cowboy movies, to get stood up for gambling to help the local police meet their arrest quota. While in prison, Sabini's thugs murder the Digbeth Kid to get back at the Peaky Blinders for their intrusion on his turf. Polly and Michael try to get to know each other. Tommy and John meet wit
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The gang hires the Digbeth Kid, a neighbourhood boy who loves cowboy movies, to get stood up for gambling to help the local police meet their arrest quota. While in prison, Sabini's thugs murder the Digbeth Kid to get back at the Peaky Blinders for their intrusion on his turf. Polly and Michael try to get to know each other. Tommy and John meet wit
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
series
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
23 October 2014 (2014-10-23)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Tommy meets with his Irish handlers and discovers they are backed by Campbell and the Crown. They order another hit, but Tommy turns them down. Arthur and the gang attack one of Sabini's clubs. Michael requests that Tommy give him a job. Tommy hires May to train his horse. Tommy wants to export whisky to the United States and Canada – both of which
Tommy meets with his Irish handlers and discovers they are backed by Campbell and the Crown. They order another hit, but Tommy turns them down. Arthur and the gang attack one of Sabini's clubs. Michael requests that Tommy give him a job. Tommy hires May to train his horse. Tommy wants to export whisky to the United States and Canada – both of which
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Tommy meets with his Irish handlers and discovers they are backed by Campbell and the Crown. They order another hit, but Tommy turns them down. Arthur and the gang attack one of Sabini's clubs. Michael requests that Tommy give him a job. Tommy hires May to train his horse. Tommy wants to export whisky to the United States and Canada – both of which
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
series
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
30 October 2014 (2014-10-30)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Alfie hosts a Passover Seder and invites an unaware Arthur and some of his men, who are soon slaughtered, and has Arthur sent to prison. Campbell has Michael arrested as well. Sabini and the now gruesomely scarred Mario take back control of the Eden Club. Tommy finds his fledgeling empire crumbling before him, as his power-base in London is obliter
Alfie hosts a Passover Seder and invites an unaware Arthur and some of his men, who are soon slaughtered, and has Arthur sent to prison. Campbell has Michael arrested as well. Sabini and the now gruesomely scarred Mario take back control of the Eden Club. Tommy finds his fledgeling empire crumbling before him, as his power-base in London is obliter
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Alfie hosts a Passover Seder and invites an unaware Arthur and some of his men, who are soon slaughtered, and has Arthur sent to prison. Campbell has Michael arrested as well. Sabini and the now gruesomely scarred Mario take back control of the Eden Club. Tommy finds his fledgeling empire crumbling before him, as his power-base in London is obliter
12
12
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12
No. in
series
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
6 November 2014 (2014-11-06)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Tommy decides to settle all his affairs in case he meets an untimely death. He also meets with Alfie regarding business contracts. Alfie gets Arthur out of prison. Derby Day has arrived. Polly tries to pay off Michael to get him to leave. Tommy collects the Peaky Blinders and gives them their mission at the races. Without firing a shot, they are to
Tommy decides to settle all his affairs in case he meets an untimely death. He also meets with Alfie regarding business contracts. Alfie gets Arthur out of prison. Derby Day has arrived. Polly tries to pay off Michael to get him to leave. Tommy collects the Peaky Blinders and gives them their mission at the races. Without firing a shot, they are to
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Tommy decides to settle all his affairs in case he meets an untimely death. He also meets with Alfie regarding business contracts. Alfie gets Arthur out of prison. Derby Day has arrived. Polly tries to pay off Michael to get him to leave. Tommy collects the Peaky Blinders and gives them their mission at the races. Without firing a shot, they are to
| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 7 | 1 | Episode 1 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 2 October 2014 (2014-10-02) | 2 | |
| Grace shoots Inspector Campbell and leaves. Two years later, the Garrison is blown up while the Peaky Blinders are attending Freddie’s funeral. Tommy asks Ada to come home as he is planning an expansion into London. Tommy goes to the Black Lion to confront those responsible for the explosion. Instead, he is taken to meet with the IRA and asked to a | |||||||
| 8 | 2 | Episode 2 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 9 October 2014 (2014-10-09) | 2 | |
| Campbell visits Tommy in the hospital and reveals that he knows about the murder Tommy committed for the IRA, and has had Tommy under surveillance for some time. Tommy discharges himself early and takes a barge down to London. He meets with the vicious Jewish gang-leader Alfie Solomons in Camden Town. Tommy has a hard time convincing Alfie that he | |||||||
| 9 | 3 | Episode 3 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 16 October 2014 (2014-10-16) | 2 | |
| The gang hires the Digbeth Kid, a neighbourhood boy who loves cowboy movies, to get stood up for gambling to help the local police meet their arrest quota. While in prison, Sabini's thugs murder the Digbeth Kid to get back at the Peaky Blinders for their intrusion on his turf. Polly and Michael try to get to know each other. Tommy and John meet wit | |||||||
| 10 | 4 | Episode 4 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 23 October 2014 (2014-10-23) | 2 | |
| Tommy meets with his Irish handlers and discovers they are backed by Campbell and the Crown. They order another hit, but Tommy turns them down. Arthur and the gang attack one of Sabini's clubs. Michael requests that Tommy give him a job. Tommy hires May to train his horse. Tommy wants to export whisky to the United States and Canada – both of which | |||||||
| 11 | 5 | Episode 5 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 30 October 2014 (2014-10-30) | 2 | |
| Alfie hosts a Passover Seder and invites an unaware Arthur and some of his men, who are soon slaughtered, and has Arthur sent to prison. Campbell has Michael arrested as well. Sabini and the now gruesomely scarred Mario take back control of the Eden Club. Tommy finds his fledgeling empire crumbling before him, as his power-base in London is obliter | |||||||
| 12 | 6 | Episode 6 | Colm McCarthy | Steven Knight | 6 November 2014 (2014-11-06) | 2 | |
| Tommy decides to settle all his affairs in case he meets an untimely death. He also meets with Alfie regarding business contracts. Alfie gets Arthur out of prison. Derby Day has arrived. Polly tries to pay off Michael to get him to leave. Tommy collects the Peaky Blinders and gives them their mission at the races. Without firing a shot, they are to | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 3 (2016)
13
13
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overall
13
No. in
series
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
5 May 2016 (2016-05-05)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Two years later, in 1924, Tommy and Grace get married. The Peaky Blinders and their kin have been invited, as well as Grace's family. Composed of cavalrymen, Irish members of the British Army, Grace's family dismays the Peaky Blinders, due to the cavalry's late arrival on the battlefield during the war. The Peaky Blinders have a meeting in the kitc
Two years later, in 1924, Tommy and Grace get married. The Peaky Blinders and their kin have been invited, as well as Grace's family. Composed of cavalrymen, Irish members of the British Army, Grace's family dismays the Peaky Blinders, due to the cavalry's late arrival on the battlefield during the war. The Peaky Blinders have a meeting in the kitc
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Two years later, in 1924, Tommy and Grace get married. The Peaky Blinders and their kin have been invited, as well as Grace's family. Composed of cavalrymen, Irish members of the British Army, Grace's family dismays the Peaky Blinders, due to the cavalry's late arrival on the battlefield during the war. The Peaky Blinders have a meeting in the kitc
14
14
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overall
14
No. in
series
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
12 May 2016 (2016-05-12)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Tommy inspects armoured vehicles for a business deal with Father John Hughes. He meets with Mr. Romanov, who pays him with a sapphire for murdering Kaledin. Vicente Changretta meets with Arthur and John to demand an explanation for his son Angel's restaurant burning down. John threatens Vicente and later beats Angel when Vicente publicly vows to mu
Tommy inspects armoured vehicles for a business deal with Father John Hughes. He meets with Mr. Romanov, who pays him with a sapphire for murdering Kaledin. Vicente Changretta meets with Arthur and John to demand an explanation for his son Angel's restaurant burning down. John threatens Vicente and later beats Angel when Vicente publicly vows to mu
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Tommy inspects armoured vehicles for a business deal with Father John Hughes. He meets with Mr. Romanov, who pays him with a sapphire for murdering Kaledin. Vicente Changretta meets with Arthur and John to demand an explanation for his son Angel's restaurant burning down. John threatens Vicente and later beats Angel when Vicente publicly vows to mu
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
series
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
19 May 2016 (2016-05-19)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Following Grace's funeral, Tommy meets with Polly and Michael to give them a list of things to do for their "legitimate" business. Afterwards, he orders Arthur and John to retrieve Vicente alive and shoot Vicente's wife, their former teacher, but they are reluctant to murder her. During a meeting, the Peaky Blinders realise that Tommy has left, lea
Following Grace's funeral, Tommy meets with Polly and Michael to give them a list of things to do for their "legitimate" business. Afterwards, he orders Arthur and John to retrieve Vicente alive and shoot Vicente's wife, their former teacher, but they are reluctant to murder her. During a meeting, the Peaky Blinders realise that Tommy has left, lea
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Following Grace's funeral, Tommy meets with Polly and Michael to give them a list of things to do for their "legitimate" business. Afterwards, he orders Arthur and John to retrieve Vicente alive and shoot Vicente's wife, their former teacher, but they are reluctant to murder her. During a meeting, the Peaky Blinders realise that Tommy has left, lea
16
16
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overall
16
No. in
series
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
26 May 2016 (2016-05-26)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
On Easter 1924, Tommy receives news that Arthur Sr. has died and Tommy announces the plan to the Peaky Blinders: they have been hired to provide the Russians with weapons stolen from a train for a rebellion. They will be paid in jewels but, believing the Russians will betray him, Tommy plans to break into their vault. Arthur's wife Linda Shelby tel
On Easter 1924, Tommy receives news that Arthur Sr. has died and Tommy announces the plan to the Peaky Blinders: they have been hired to provide the Russians with weapons stolen from a train for a rebellion. They will be paid in jewels but, believing the Russians will betray him, Tommy plans to break into their vault. Arthur's wife Linda Shelby tel
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On Easter 1924, Tommy receives news that Arthur Sr. has died and Tommy announces the plan to the Peaky Blinders: they have been hired to provide the Russians with weapons stolen from a train for a rebellion. They will be paid in jewels but, believing the Russians will betray him, Tommy plans to break into their vault. Arthur's wife Linda Shelby tel
17
17
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overall
17
No. in
series
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
2 June 2016 (2016-06-02)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Three months later, Tommy has recovered and the planned massive heist involving the Russians is drawing near. Tommy enlists Alfie to appraise the Russians' jewels, ruining their plan to give Tommy fakes. The Peaky Blinders begin to tunnel underneath their mansion. Tommy makes a deal with the Soviet Communists to ensure the guns on the train will be
Three months later, Tommy has recovered and the planned massive heist involving the Russians is drawing near. Tommy enlists Alfie to appraise the Russians' jewels, ruining their plan to give Tommy fakes. The Peaky Blinders begin to tunnel underneath their mansion. Tommy makes a deal with the Soviet Communists to ensure the guns on the train will be
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Three months later, Tommy has recovered and the planned massive heist involving the Russians is drawing near. Tommy enlists Alfie to appraise the Russians' jewels, ruining their plan to give Tommy fakes. The Peaky Blinders begin to tunnel underneath their mansion. Tommy makes a deal with the Soviet Communists to ensure the guns on the train will be
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18
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overall
18
No. in
series
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Tim Mielants
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
9 June 2016 (2016-06-09)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
Charles is kidnapped. Father Hughes demands that Tommy himself blow up the train and for the jewels as ransom, in exchange for Charles's safe return. Tommy agrees unconditionally. After some investigation, he discovers that Alfie divulged the plans to Father Hughes. During a confrontation, Michael kills Alfie's associate but talks Tommy out of kil
Charles is kidnapped. Father Hughes demands that Tommy himself blow up the train and for the jewels as ransom, in exchange for Charles's safe return. Tommy agrees unconditionally. After some investigation, he discovers that Alfie divulged the plans to Father Hughes. During a confrontation, Michael kills Alfie's associate but talks Tommy out of kil
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Charles is kidnapped. Father Hughes demands that Tommy himself blow up the train and for the jewels as ransom, in exchange for Charles's safe return. Tommy agrees unconditionally. After some investigation, he discovers that Alfie divulged the plans to Father Hughes. During a confrontation, Michael kills Alfie's associate but talks Tommy out of kil
| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 13 | 1 | Episode 1 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 5 May 2016 (2016-05-05) | 2 | |
| Two years later, in 1924, Tommy and Grace get married. The Peaky Blinders and their kin have been invited, as well as Grace's family. Composed of cavalrymen, Irish members of the British Army, Grace's family dismays the Peaky Blinders, due to the cavalry's late arrival on the battlefield during the war. The Peaky Blinders have a meeting in the kitc | |||||||
| 14 | 2 | Episode 2 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 12 May 2016 (2016-05-12) | 2 | |
| Tommy inspects armoured vehicles for a business deal with Father John Hughes. He meets with Mr. Romanov, who pays him with a sapphire for murdering Kaledin. Vicente Changretta meets with Arthur and John to demand an explanation for his son Angel's restaurant burning down. John threatens Vicente and later beats Angel when Vicente publicly vows to mu | |||||||
| 15 | 3 | Episode 3 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 19 May 2016 (2016-05-19) | 2 | |
| Following Grace's funeral, Tommy meets with Polly and Michael to give them a list of things to do for their "legitimate" business. Afterwards, he orders Arthur and John to retrieve Vicente alive and shoot Vicente's wife, their former teacher, but they are reluctant to murder her. During a meeting, the Peaky Blinders realise that Tommy has left, lea | |||||||
| 16 | 4 | Episode 4 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 26 May 2016 (2016-05-26) | 2 | |
| On Easter 1924, Tommy receives news that Arthur Sr. has died and Tommy announces the plan to the Peaky Blinders: they have been hired to provide the Russians with weapons stolen from a train for a rebellion. They will be paid in jewels but, believing the Russians will betray him, Tommy plans to break into their vault. Arthur's wife Linda Shelby tel | |||||||
| 17 | 5 | Episode 5 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 2 June 2016 (2016-06-02) | 2 | |
| Three months later, Tommy has recovered and the planned massive heist involving the Russians is drawing near. Tommy enlists Alfie to appraise the Russians' jewels, ruining their plan to give Tommy fakes. The Peaky Blinders begin to tunnel underneath their mansion. Tommy makes a deal with the Soviet Communists to ensure the guns on the train will be | |||||||
| 18 | 6 | Episode 6 | Tim Mielants | Steven Knight | 9 June 2016 (2016-06-09) | 2 | |
| Charles is kidnapped. Father Hughes demands that Tommy himself blow up the train and for the jewels as ransom, in exchange for Charles's safe return. Tommy agrees unconditionally. After some investigation, he discovers that Alfie divulged the plans to Father Hughes. During a confrontation, Michael kills Alfie's associate but talks Tommy out of kil | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 4 (2017)
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19
No.
overall
19
No. in
series
1
Title
"The Noose"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
15 November 2017 (2017-11-15)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
As Arthur, John, Michael and Polly prepare to hang for their crimes, Tommy's reprieve comes just in time to save their lives. A year later, the Peaky Blinders are scattered and estranged from one another. Ada returns from Boston for Christmas and visits each of them: John and Esme continue their relationship of sex and arguments, Arthur remains sti
As Arthur, John, Michael and Polly prepare to hang for their crimes, Tommy's reprieve comes just in time to save their lives. A year later, the Peaky Blinders are scattered and estranged from one another. Ada returns from Boston for Christmas and visits each of them: John and Esme continue their relationship of sex and arguments, Arthur remains sti
No.
overall
As Arthur, John, Michael and Polly prepare to hang for their crimes, Tommy's reprieve comes just in time to save their lives. A year later, the Peaky Blinders are scattered and estranged from one another. Ada returns from Boston for Christmas and visits each of them: John and Esme continue their relationship of sex and arguments, Arthur remains sti
20
20
No.
overall
20
No. in
series
2
Title
"Heathens"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
22 November 2017 (2017-11-22)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
Michael survives his injuries but John is killed. Tommy and the rest of the Peaky Blinders agree to put their differences aside while they deal with the mafia threat. Tommy suggests contacting Aberama Gold, a killer-for-hire, something Polly is strongly against. Tommy disobeys and uses John's funeral to draw Aberama out so that they can make a tent
Michael survives his injuries but John is killed. Tommy and the rest of the Peaky Blinders agree to put their differences aside while they deal with the mafia threat. Tommy suggests contacting Aberama Gold, a killer-for-hire, something Polly is strongly against. Tommy disobeys and uses John's funeral to draw Aberama out so that they can make a tent
No.
overall
Michael survives his injuries but John is killed. Tommy and the rest of the Peaky Blinders agree to put their differences aside while they deal with the mafia threat. Tommy suggests contacting Aberama Gold, a killer-for-hire, something Polly is strongly against. Tommy disobeys and uses John's funeral to draw Aberama out so that they can make a tent
21
21
No.
overall
21
No. in
series
3
Title
"Blackbird"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
29 November 2017 (2017-11-29)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
The Italians launch another attack on the Peaky Blinders. Tommy realises that the Peaky Blinders need to evolve if they are to survive, but some of the gang are reluctant to part with tradition. As the strike takes hold at the Lanchester factory, Arthur is almost killed by Changretta's men. Tommy pays a personal visit to Jessie to find out how this
The Italians launch another attack on the Peaky Blinders. Tommy realises that the Peaky Blinders need to evolve if they are to survive, but some of the gang are reluctant to part with tradition. As the strike takes hold at the Lanchester factory, Arthur is almost killed by Changretta's men. Tommy pays a personal visit to Jessie to find out how this
No.
overall
The Italians launch another attack on the Peaky Blinders. Tommy realises that the Peaky Blinders need to evolve if they are to survive, but some of the gang are reluctant to part with tradition. As the strike takes hold at the Lanchester factory, Arthur is almost killed by Changretta's men. Tommy pays a personal visit to Jessie to find out how this
22
22
No.
overall
22
No. in
series
4
Title
"Dangerous"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
6 December 2017 (2017-12-06)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
23
23
No.
overall
23
No. in
series
5
Title
"The Duel"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
13 December 2017 (2017-12-13)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
Tommy leads Changretta's gang to Artillery Square. Tommy has prepared for the battle ahead of time thanks to Polly's heads-up. He kills three of Changretta's gang members before coming face to face with Changretta. However, the police arrive and break up the fight. Lizzie tells Tommy that she is pregnant with his child. After hiding Michael away fr
Tommy leads Changretta's gang to Artillery Square. Tommy has prepared for the battle ahead of time thanks to Polly's heads-up. He kills three of Changretta's gang members before coming face to face with Changretta. However, the police arrive and break up the fight. Lizzie tells Tommy that she is pregnant with his child. After hiding Michael away fr
No.
overall
Tommy leads Changretta's gang to Artillery Square. Tommy has prepared for the battle ahead of time thanks to Polly's heads-up. He kills three of Changretta's gang members before coming face to face with Changretta. However, the police arrive and break up the fight. Lizzie tells Tommy that she is pregnant with his child. After hiding Michael away fr
24
24
No.
overall
24
No. in
series
6
Title
"The Company"
Directed by
David Caffrey
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
20 December 2017 (2017-12-20)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
Tommy watches the boxing match with Arthur, who grows suspicious of Bonnie's opponent's seconds. When one of the seconds leaves the arena, Arthur follows him and seems to be mortally wounded in the fight that ensues. Audrey Changretta meets with Tommy under a flag of truce and states that the vendetta will be over if he signs over all of his assets
Tommy watches the boxing match with Arthur, who grows suspicious of Bonnie's opponent's seconds. When one of the seconds leaves the arena, Arthur follows him and seems to be mortally wounded in the fight that ensues. Audrey Changretta meets with Tommy under a flag of truce and states that the vendetta will be over if he signs over all of his assets
No.
overall
Tommy watches the boxing match with Arthur, who grows suspicious of Bonnie's opponent's seconds. When one of the seconds leaves the arena, Arthur follows him and seems to be mortally wounded in the fight that ensues. Audrey Changretta meets with Tommy under a flag of truce and states that the vendetta will be over if he signs over all of his assets
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 19 | 1 | "The Noose" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 15 November 2017 (2017-11-15) | 3 | |
| As Arthur, John, Michael and Polly prepare to hang for their crimes, Tommy's reprieve comes just in time to save their lives. A year later, the Peaky Blinders are scattered and estranged from one another. Ada returns from Boston for Christmas and visits each of them: John and Esme continue their relationship of sex and arguments, Arthur remains sti | |||||||
| 20 | 2 | "Heathens" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 22 November 2017 (2017-11-22) | 3 | |
| Michael survives his injuries but John is killed. Tommy and the rest of the Peaky Blinders agree to put their differences aside while they deal with the mafia threat. Tommy suggests contacting Aberama Gold, a killer-for-hire, something Polly is strongly against. Tommy disobeys and uses John's funeral to draw Aberama out so that they can make a tent | |||||||
| 21 | 3 | "Blackbird" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 29 November 2017 (2017-11-29) | 3 | |
| The Italians launch another attack on the Peaky Blinders. Tommy realises that the Peaky Blinders need to evolve if they are to survive, but some of the gang are reluctant to part with tradition. As the strike takes hold at the Lanchester factory, Arthur is almost killed by Changretta's men. Tommy pays a personal visit to Jessie to find out how this | |||||||
| 22 | 4 | "Dangerous" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 6 December 2017 (2017-12-06) | 3 | |
| Arthur goes to the house of the family whose son he killed in a boxing match, expecting it to be an ambush by the Italian Mafia. Instead, it is a decoy, and their real target is Michael, still convalescing in the hospital. Changretta spares Michael, but repeats that he is expecting that Polly keeps her end of their agreement. Later, Changretta is a | |||||||
| 23 | 5 | "The Duel" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 13 December 2017 (2017-12-13) | 3 | |
| Tommy leads Changretta's gang to Artillery Square. Tommy has prepared for the battle ahead of time thanks to Polly's heads-up. He kills three of Changretta's gang members before coming face to face with Changretta. However, the police arrive and break up the fight. Lizzie tells Tommy that she is pregnant with his child. After hiding Michael away fr | |||||||
| 24 | 6 | "The Company" | David Caffrey | Steven Knight | 20 December 2017 (2017-12-20) | 3 | |
| Tommy watches the boxing match with Arthur, who grows suspicious of Bonnie's opponent's seconds. When one of the seconds leaves the arena, Arthur follows him and seems to be mortally wounded in the fight that ensues. Audrey Changretta meets with Tommy under a flag of truce and states that the vendetta will be over if he signs over all of his assets | |||||||
References
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2021/tv/global/peaky-blinders-final-season-6-1234887398/
- "BARB Top 30s"http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-30
- "Most viewed programmes"https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/most-viewed-programmes/
- "Peaky Blinders (Strategy)"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6229668/?ref_=ttep_ep3