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Radio WM,13 Mar 2026,14 mins

Series The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham

2. The Brummagem boys

BBC Radio WM Special

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A confrontation at a Surrey race course would lead to England’s first gang war. We take a trip back in time to the late 19th century as we discover more about the real gangs who inspired the popular BBC drama Peaky Blinders. This episode features Professor Carl Chinn who’s written numerous books about the history of the real Peaky Blinders gangs. Narrated by Strictly winner, former Lioness and Peaky Blinders super fan Karen Carney.

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