PEAKY Blinders season six is underway, as filming began for the show in January 2021.
But fans must expect some big changes as the drama must adhere to government social distancing guidelines.
Peaky Blinders will be back for season 6
When will Peaky Blinders season 6 be on TV?
Filming in Manchester halted on day 23 of a 78-day shoot thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but resumed in January 2021.
Filming of the BBC series was given the go ahead after Boris Johnson eased some lockdown restrictions.
New guidelines state: “All workers who cannot work from home should travel to work if their workplace is open.”
Creator Steven Knight announced that they had resumed filming, and at the same time confirmed that series six will be the show’s last.
He said: “Peaky is back and with a bang,
“After the enforced production delay due to the COVID pandemic, we find the family in extreme jeopardy and the stakes have never been higher.
“We believe this will be the best series of all and are sure that our amazing fans will love it. While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form.”
For Tommy Shelby’s actor Cillian Murphy and Aunt Polly star Helen McCrory, they will have to “maintain a two-metre distance from others, and wash their hands regularly.”
A release date is yet to be confirmed by the BBC for the next instalment of Peaky Blinders.
Once the series has aired on the BBC, it will be available on Netflix six months later.
Who is in the cast of Peaky Blinders season 6?
Fan favourites are returning for the sixth instalment of this hit BBC show, this includes:
- Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby
- Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby
- Helen McCrory as Aunt Polly
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby
- Annabelle Wallis as Grace Burgess
- Joe Cole as John Shelby
- Charlotte Riley as May Carleton
- Natasha O’Keeffe as Lizzie Stark
- Benjamin Zephaniah as Jeremiah Jesus
What will happen on Peaky Blinders season 6?
Although the plot is yet to be revealed, fans can expect more action and chaos in season 6.
Pictures on set have showed Cillian Murphy filming in Scotland as Tommy Shelby, who engages in a tense altercation with Michael (Finn Cole).
Portsoy Harbour in Aberdeenshire appeared to be doubling up as a prison, with Michael dressed in an inmate uniform.
Tensions mounted between the pair in season five after Michael returned from America having lost the Shelbys a huge amount of money in the Wall Street crash, so it will have to be seen how that plays out in season six.
Speaking on an Instagram Q&A, director Anthony Byrne read a message from actor Cillian said Murphy which said: “Sending love and fortitude to Peaky fans everywhere. We will be back as soon as we can, I promise, causing chaos and knocking heads as usual.
“I want to send a special thank you to all our widely talented crew for all their hard work and their talent, for their forbearance and patience during this time.”
Andrew also told fans that there will be another time jump close to the start of World War II.
He confirmed the Garrison Lane pub was getting an overhaul and a new look.
The show’s creator has also promised the sixth season of Peaky Blinders will be one of its “best yet”.
