Series 2 of Peaky Blinders aired on BBC Two on October 2, 2014 and ran for six episodes. It followed Series 1 and was followed by Series 3.
Summary[]
Set two years after the events of Series 1, it follows the Shelby family as they expand their business South and North while maintaining their stronghold in Birmingham, England. Beginning in 1921, it ends with a climax at Epsom racecourse on "Derby Day" which was 31 May 1922.
Cast[]
Episode List[]
Image | Title | Number | Airdate | Writers | Director |
Episode 1 | 2.1 | October 2, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
When Birmingham crime boss Tommy Shelby's beloved Garrison pub is bombed, he finds himself blackmailed into murdering an Irish dissident. | |||||
Episode 2 | 2.2 | October 9, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
After murdering an Irish dissident, Tommy has no choice but to be a pawn in Inspector Campbell's treacherous political game. | |||||
Episode 3 | 2.3 | October 16, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
Whilst Irish gangs fight each other in Birmingham, Arthur is threatened by the mother of the boy he killed in the boxing match and who is not appeased by promises of money. | |||||
Episode 4 | 2.4 | October 23, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
The Peaky Blinders take over London's Eden Club; Sabini convinces his old adversary Alfie Solomons to join forces and eradicate the gang. | |||||
Episode 5 | 2.5 | October 30, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
The Peaky Blinders are under attack. Tommy's power base in London is obliterated, and both Arthur and Michael are arrested and imprisoned. | |||||
Episode 6 | 2.6 | November 6, 2014 | Steven Knight | Colm McCarthy | |
As Derby Day arrives, Tommy is faced with difficult decisions as he prepares to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to the next level. |