. Speaking to BirminghamWorld, Steven Knight has confirmed that Cillian Murphy will reprise the role of Tommy Shelby in the “Peaky Blinders”. The Cillian Murphy-led series, now airing on BBC One, comfortably won the 9PM slot with a share, and peaked at 4M viewers. The series continues with another great season. Peaky Blinders' home-grown gangster saga remains a sure-fire hit: review. The Peaky Blinders as we know them, thanks to the hit TV series, are infused with drama and dread. Set in , ambitious Birmingham gang leader Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) finds his crew has come under the scrutiny of Belfast detective Chester Campbell. Sep 7, - The Hollywood actor reunited with his Dark Knight and Inception co-star to deliver a fine performance. “Today is Derby day and the murder will take place this afternoon at the Epsom races. 'Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby' is a contemporary dance show that expands the story of the hit BBC crime drama. Peaky Blinders' home-grown gangster saga remains a sure-fire hit. The six-episode. Wonderful music, outstanding actors, a brilliant atmosphere and Tom Hardy joining the cast makes Peaky Blinders. Fashionably dressed, the charismatic but deeply flawed. ” The show's gangster anti-hero, played by Cillian Murphy.