Audiences

• What genre does Peaky Blinders belong to?

  Crime genre
• Why do audiences find Peaky Blinders entertaining?

  It features gangsters and violence
• How does Peaky Blinders differ from Downton Abbey in terms of audience appeal?

  Peaky Blinders is less sanitized and more violent
• What historical aspect does Peaky Blinders incorporate?

  It is based on a real gang
• What type of audiences might find Peaky Blinders informative?

  Those interested in historical narratives
• What did Ofcom's 2018 research reveal about BBC content representation?

  Many felt it didn't represent regional areas
• How did the BBC respond to Ofcom's findings?

  By encouraging more regional content like Peaky Blinders
• What social themes does Peaky Blinders address?

  Class, wealth, and poverty
• What type of heroes does Peaky Blinders typically portray?

  Masculine heroes involved in violence
• How are female characters represented in Peaky Blinders?

  They are tough and powerful
• What is the significance of Peaky Blinders being a BBC drama?

  It implies a certain level of quality
• How do audiences respond to the violence in Peaky Blinders?

  Some find it too graphic
• What historical inaccuracies do some audiences point out in Peaky Blinders?

  It depicts events from the wrong time period
• What criticism do audiences have regarding the accents in Peaky Blinders?

  Some find them inaccurate and grating
• What impact did Peaky Blinders have on tourism?

  It caused a rise in tourism in featured areas
• How did the fashion from Peaky Blinders influence audiences?

  It became popular among viewers
• What kind of events did fans of Peaky Blinders participate in?

  Costume and themed events
• How many people attended the Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth?

  20,000 people
• What opportunities did active audiences have regarding Peaky Blinders?

  Access to behind-the-scenes content online
• How did the BBC engage fans of Peaky Blinders?

  By holding competitions for fan art
• How has streaming affected the audience for Peaky Blinders?

  It attracted a more modern audience
• Who are some of the celebrity cast members in Peaky Blinders?

  Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Tom Hardy
• Why do audiences follow the work of the celebrity cast in Peaky Blinders?

  They are fans of their previous work
• What are the key themes and appeals of Peaky Blinders for audiences?

  • Crime genre with gangsters
  • Historical narrative based on a real gang
  • Social commentary on class and poverty
  • Masculine and counter-typical female representations
  • Nostalgia and escapism through period settings
  • Engaging celebrity cast
• What are the audience responses to Peaky Blinders regarding its content and representation?

  • Some find it too violent and graphic
  • Criticism of historical inaccuracies
  • Accents perceived as inaccurate
  • Positive engagement through cosplay and events
  • Rise in tourism and fashion influence