Peaky Blinders to end with sixth and final series as Shelbys fight for their lives – and production has already started
PEAKY Blinders will end with a sixth and final series as the Shelbys fight for their lives - and production has already started.
The hit BBC drama had to delay production on the series six due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it has been revealed today that filming has now begun.
However, fans joy at the news will be short-lived as it was also revealed the sixth series will be the show's last.
Creator and writer Steven Knight said: “Peaky is back and with a bang. After the enforced production delay due to the Covid pandemic, we find the family in extreme jeopardy and the stakes have never been higher.
"We believe this will be the best series of all and are sure that our amazing fans will love it."
However, Steven teased there would be more from Peaky Blinders despite the show ending, adding: "While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form.”
Executive producer Caryn Mandabach said: “Along with our wonderful, supportive, partners at BBC and Netflix, we have been working diligently to ensure we can get Peaky safely back into production; the safety of our cast and crew is always our priority.
"Thank you to all the Peaky fans who have been so unwaveringly supportive and patient.
"Steve’s scripts are incredible and mark the end of an epic story that has entranced audiences since it first started in 2013, but the world of Peaky Blinders will most definitely live on.”
Alongside the announcement, a picture of Cillian Murphy - who plays Tommy Shelby - was also released and showed him wearing a face mask.
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The cast and crew will all adhere to comprehensive production protocols in accordance with government guidelines.
Peaky Blinders first aired on BBC Two in 2013 before moving to BBC One in 2019 for series five.