The hit drama returns with two new series set in 1950s Birmingham, led by a new generation of Shelbys
The Shelby family is back. The BBC has officially confirmed the return of Peaky Blinders with two brand-new series that will chart the rise of a new generation of Birmingham’s most notorious family.
Written and created once again by Steven Knight, the series will be produced by Kudos (SAS Rogue Heroes, Grantchester) and Garrison Drama (Peaky Blinders 1–6 and the forthcoming film) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, with Netflix streaming the drama worldwide.
Filming will take place at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, returning the story to the city where it all began.
Set in 1953, in the aftermath of the Second World War, the new series will move beyond the world of Tommy Shelby and his siblings to focus on a new generation. Birmingham, still scarred by the blitz, is entering a period of vast reconstruction. The battle to control the city’s redevelopment becomes a ruthless contest, with the Shelbys — and their heirs — at the blood-soaked centre of the fight.
“I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,” said creator Steven Knight. “Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride.”
Lindsay Salt, BBC Director of Drama, hailed the announcement as a milestone for the broadcaster: “This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago and it remains one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas. Steven has worked his magic once again and I can’t wait for filming to begin in Birmingham.”
Netflix is also all in on the next chapter. Mona Qureshi, the streamer’s representative, said: “There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew as we return to the streets of Birmingham and the Shelby family.”
Patrick Holland, CEO of Banijay UK, which oversees Kudos, called Peaky Blinders “one of the most iconic, era-defining dramas of our time,” while West Midlands mayor Richard Parker emphasised the show’s local impact: “Peaky Blinders is a worldwide phenomenon that’s boosted our tourism and global reach. Bringing production back to Birmingham means job opportunities for local people, and it will help cement the West Midlands as the UK’s creative capital.”
Each of the new series will run for six episodes. Executive producers include Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson and Martin Haines for Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook for Garrison Drama, Jo McClellan and Danielle Scott Haughton for the BBC, and Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley for Netflix.
The project also marks the first commission since the BBC struck a partnership agreement with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Create Central to expand investment in regional production.
For fans, the return of Peaky Blinders represents both continuity and change. The familiar backdrop of Birmingham remains, but the focus will shift to the next generation of Shelbys grappling with a transformed post-war world — one where crime, politics and power intersect with the city’s rebirth.
After six acclaimed seasons and a forthcoming feature film, Knight’s saga shows no signs of fading. Instead, the Shelby legacy looks set to dominate screens — and Birmingham’s streets — for years to come