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‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Reflects on BBC Funding
Steven Knight, creator of the popular TV series ‘Peaky Blinders,’ discusses how the BBC’s funding model has influenced his work and the show's success. He acknowledges that the broadcaster’s budget constraints have shaped the production process.
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Variety
“Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight says the show would never have been made without the BBC – but admits the broadcaster is known for its lean budgets. “I don’t think I could have made ‘Peaky Blinders’ at all outside of the BBC,” Knight said during a House of Commons inquiry into the BBC’s
2026-06-16 10:47 UTC