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British Gang Culture and the Peaky Blinders

November 16, 2020 • Tina Victoria Afshar & Ella Mumby • Season 1 • Episode 13

A blindingly handsome gang of boys from the 1890s trying to get control of Birmingham... have we peaky-ed your interest? This episode is all about the REAL people the show Peaky Blinders is based on.

Whether you're a Thomas Shelby stan like Tina, or a Sam Neil novice like Ella, you're sure to LOVE this episode. We cover the history of gangs in England, how these groups operated, and most importantly the similarities and differences between the TV show and the real Peaky Blinders.

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P.S. There's a teeny tiny technical difficulty in the middle of the episode which is why you might hear an audio change. It only lasts about 5minutes before going back to that crisp spicy audio you know and love.