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The popular BBC drama Peaky Blinders has helped to attract visitors from all around the world. Millions of fans have travelled to the UK to visit filming locations from the series. But the real history of the Peaky Blinders gangs – who were operating in Birmingham in the late 19th century – has also drawn tourists to the region. So just how big an economic boost has Peaky Blinders provided to the West Midlands. Narrated by Strictly winner, former Lioness and Peaky Blinders super fan Karen Carney.