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BBC Radio WM Special

Explore the origins behind the BBC drama Peaky Blinders and the history of the name given to a flat capped gang from Birmingham.

Radio WM,6 episodes

Episodes

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The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
1. More than just one gang
An assault under a Birmingham viaduct led to first known report of the Peaky Blinders.
13 Mar 2026,12 mins
The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
2. The Brummagem boys
A confrontation at a Surrey race course would lead to England’s first gang war.
13 Mar 2026,14 mins
The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
3. Belts & Boots
Razor blades in caps are famous, but what were the real weapons of the Peaky Blinders?
13 Mar 2026,7 mins
The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
4. Lilting & Melodious
The BBC drama Peaky Blinders has helped the reputation of the Birmingham accent.
13 Mar 2026,12 mins
The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
5. More than just the stories
Peaky Blinders success spread from the TV screen to kick start a wave of tourism.
13 Mar 2026,13 mins
The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham
6. A new generation of Peaky Blinder
After six series and a feature length movie, find out what’s next for the Shelby family.
13 Mar 2026,17 mins