Ideologies + position audiences

• What is the focus of Knight's storytelling in the series?

  Working class people and one area
• How does Knight's portrayal of history differ from mainstream costume dramas?

  It presents a darker, more violent view
• What impact has Knight's 'mythologising' of industrial communities had on Birmingham?

  It has resulted in a fresh sense of civic pride
• What are some cultural phenomena that have emerged from the series in Birmingham?

  • Peaky Blinders tours
  • Theme pubs
  • Rambert dance production
• How are the Shelby boys' violent behaviors explained in the series?

  They suffer from PTSD from the war
• What does Knight say about the Shelby boys' awareness of consequences?

  They have forgotten about physical consequences
• What is the significance of female characters in the show?

  They are strong and empowered despite machismo
• Who are the three notable female characters introduced in the focus episode?

  Polly, Ada, and Grace
• How does Grace's character evolve in the series?

  She is revealed as a cunning undercover agent
• What historical context does Knight's portrayal of women reflect?

  Women's independence during WWI
• What themes can be discussed regarding working class lives in historical dramas?

  • Representation of working class communities
  • Gender roles in historical contexts
  • Impact of historical events on social structures