Forget Downton Abbey – Peaky Blinders is the period drama for our mistrustful times
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Not all British period dramas are the same. They don’t all involve servants faithfully tendering to lovable members of the aristocracy. Many do, of course, especially given the commercial imperative of…
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Fire Breaks Out on 'Peaky Blinders,' 'Downton Abbey' Set
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Last night's viewing: Peaky Blinders is no ordinary period drama, The Independent
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Peaky Blinders creator teases more to come from the drama series, blinders
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