Visual codes

• What impact did the costumes have on the show Peaky Blinders?

  They led Knight to start a fashion brand
• What do the suits, waistcoats, and shirts of the Peaky Blinders signify?

  They convey the characters' social status
• How do the costumes of Ada, Polly, and Grace differ in Peaky Blinders?

  They represent different female character types
• What types of female characters do the costumes represent in Peaky Blinders?

  • Ada: rebellious daughter
  • Polly: matriarch
  • Grace: sweet girl with a secret
• What personal experiences influenced Knight's storytelling in Peaky Blinders?

  He was told tales from this era by relatives
• How did Knight visualize the story of Peaky Blinders?

  Through the eyes of a young boy in that environment
• What is the significance of the production design in Peaky Blinders?

  It reflects the narrative tone of energy and excitement
• What does the opening sequence of Peaky Blinders establish about Tommy's character?

  It uses Western iconography to show his reputation
• What type of energy is present in the environment during Tommy's ride through Small Heath?

  It is full of vigour
• How does Cillian Murphy's performance as Tommy differ from the rest of the cast?

  His performance is understated and static
• What archetype does Tommy's stillness and lack of emotion relate to?

  Western cowboy archetype
• What emotional backstory adds depth to Tommy's character?

  His PTSD following the First World War