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Radio WM,13 Mar 2026,12 mins

Series The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham

4. Lilting & Melodious

BBC Radio WM Special

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The popularity of the BBC drama Peaky Blinders has helped to propel the Brummie accent to international audiences. But how much has the series done to change negative stereotypes which have longed been attached to the accent? This episode features dialect coach Mark Byron-Dallas – who grew up in Birmingham but now lives in Canada. Narrated by Strictly winner, former Lioness and Peaky Blinders super fan Karen Carney.

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