By Zoe Chamberlain

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There’s exciting news for Peaky Blinders fans. The much-loved Birmingham gangster series is set to return ‘with a bang’ to the BBC and Netflix – and this time it’s being filmed in Birmingham . Created once again by writer Steven Knight, the two new series are to tell the story of a new generation of Shelbys. It will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham and set in the city so look out for Cillian Murphy and the gang on the streets of Brum. Read more: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight gives fans thrilling update on movie release Read next: Reason behind Cillian Murphy’s decision to return for Peaky Blinders film ” I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,” said Steven Knight. “Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. “The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride.” The premise is that times have moved onto 1953 and Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel after being heavily bombed in World War II. In this new era, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project is said to ‘become a brutal contest of mythical dimensions’ in a city of ‘unprecedented opportunity and danger with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart’. The new series are being produced by Garrison Drama (the people behind series one to six of Peaky Blinders and the Peaky Blinders film) and Kudos, the producers of SAS Rogue Heroes, House of Guinness and Grantchester. Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said: “This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago and it is one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas. “Steven has worked his magic once again and I can’t wait for his scripts to be brought to life when filming begins in Birmingham. “We are delighted to be working with Kudos, Garrison Drama and Netflix on this epic show. There’s plenty of drama for Peaky fans to look forward to!” The executive producers are Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson and Martin Haines for Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook for Garrison Drama, Jo McClellan and Danielle Scott Haughton for the BBC and Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley for Netflix. Mona Qureshi for Netflix said: “We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama and the BBC. “There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!” Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, says: “Peaky Blinders is a worldwide phenomenon that’s boosted our tourism and global reach. “We’re proud to be working with the team bringing the production back to the Shelbys’ home of Birmingham and job opportunities will follow for local people to become part of this story. “It’s this sort of backing from some of the biggest names in entertainment that will turn the West Midlands into the creative capital of the UK.” Production for the two new series of Peaky Blinders is supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and is the first commission following the new BBC partnership agreement with the WMCA and Create Central to expand BBC and partner production investment in the West Midlands. Series one to six of Peaky Blinders are available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer.