Okay, so we’re all obsessed with BBC’s hit show Peaky Blinders. But not all of us know the story behind it. Everyone’s asking: Are the characters based on real people? Was the gang based on a real one? Obviously, the more “real” a story is, the more fun it gets to watch – and get deeply involved in – the show. So, here’s the very realistic good and bad news: The show is both real and dramatized (go figure!).
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So, if you’re curious as to what is real and what was created for good ol’ dramatic effect, then you’re in the right place. We take a look at the real Peaky Blinders to see if the actual Birmingham Gang lived up to their reputation as fearless underworld royals of 19th century England. Or were they just a bunch of petty criminals?