Peaky Blinders to end after forthcoming series, BBC confirms
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Peaky Blinders will end after its forthcoming sixth season, the BBC has confirmed. While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form.” “We are very excited that filming for Peaky Blinders has begun and so grateful to everyone for all their hard work to make it happen,” added BBC executive producer Tommy Bulfin. “Steve’s scripts for series six are truly remarkable and provide a fitting send-off which we are sure will delight fans.” Storylines for the sixth season remain under wraps, but Peaky Blinders director Anthony Byrne did tease last year that a “dark” female character will be introduced. She challenges him in a different way.” The sixth season of Peaky Blinders was due to begin filming in April 2020, but production was delayed indefinitely due to the pandemic.