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Who is the TV show about ?
The TV show is about the gang Peaky Blinders.
Who is the main character of the show ?
Thomas "Tommy" Shelby is the main character.
Who were the Peaky Blinders ?
The Peaky Blinders were a group of young unemployed working-class men.
Is Ridley Scott the show's creator ?
No, Steven Knight created the show.
Who is the main character's father ?
Arthur Shelby Senior is Tommy's father.
When did the real Peaky Blinders start their criminal activies ?
The Peaky Blinders started their criminal activies around 1890.
Where does the show take place ?
The show takes place in Birmingham, England.
Who are the main character's siblings ?
Ada, Arthur Junior, John and Finn are Tommy's siblings.
When and why did the real Peaky Blinders end their criminal activities ?
The Peaky Blinders ended their criminal activities in 1910, when the Birmingham Boys took over.
When does the show take place ?
The show take place in the early 20th century, after World War I.
Who is Polly Shelby for the main character ?
Polly is Tommy's aunt.
What type of activities did the real Peaky Blinders do ?
The real Peaky Blinders carried out illegal bookmaking, robberies and violent assaults.
Why is the gang named Peaky Blinders ?
The gang's name refers to the peaky hats the members wore. These hats had razor blades sewn into the seams.
Who are the main character's cousins ?
The main character's cousins are Michael and Anna Gray.
What did the name "Peaky Blinders" actually refer to ?
The name "Peaky" actually referred to the hats. Yet, no razor blade was used back in 1890. Instead, they used knives or even belt buckles. The word "Blinders" is a synonym for slugger / fighter.