Changes: Curly

Latest revision as of 23:59, 3 October 2023

Curly is a stable boy and ferryman who works in Charlie Strong's Yard. Thomas Shelby tells May Carleton that Curly's the best horseman in England.

Character History

Background

Curly is what is known in the language of the time, "simple minded." Despite this, he has a deep knowledge and skill with horses. He walks with a trot, indicating a previous leg injury. Curly is a Gypsy and it's implied that he and Charlie Strong are related.

Series 1 · 1919

Curly warns Thomas that his newly bought horse has been cursed and will soon die. He is very distressed by the animal's pain.

Series 2 · 1922

Thomas calls Curly the best horseman in England while he shows May Carleton his new horse, Grace’s Secret.

Series 3 · 1924

Curly tells Thomas that killing a stag is bad luck in Episode 4.

Series 4 · 1925-1926

TBA

Series 5 · 1929

TBA

Series 6 · 1934

He attends Thomas' farewell meal on the grounds of the now demolished Arrow House.

Relationships

Charlie Strong

Curly is a close friend and employee of Charlie Strong. He works as a stable boy in his yard. Charlie looks out for Curly. It's implied that Charlie and Curly are related.

Quotes

"No heart in motorcars, I can't talk to them." — Curly to Thomas Shelby

"Yeah, there's 15 of them. Yeah, they want to kill us all. But we've got guns and grenades and Aunt Polly's back, so it's going to be OK. Yeah." — Curly to May Carleton

"Wh-while you're waiting for the man who doesn't exist, would you like to try some of his gin?" — Curly to May Carleton

"Charlie, Curly, this is Jessie Eden. Jessie, this is my uncle Charlie and my... whatever Curly is." — Thomas Shelby to Jessie Eden

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 | Title=Curly
+| Image=File:Curly4.jpg| Series=[[Series 1|1]], [[Series 2|2]], [[Series 3|3]], [[Series 4|4]], [[Series 5|5]], [[Series 6|6]]
-| Image=File:Curly4.jpg|thumb
+| First=''[[Episode 1.1]]''
-| Series=[[Series 1|1]], [[Series 2|2]], [[Series 3|3]], [[Series 4|4]], [[Series 5|5]]
-| First=[[Episode 1.1]]
+| Last=''[[Lock and Key]]''
+| Appearances=27 episodes
-| Last=
-| Appearances=20 episodes
 | Mentioned=
 | Titles=Stable Boy
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 | DeathEp=
 | Place=[[Small Heath, Birmingham|Small Heath, Birmingham, England]]
-| Allegiance=[[Peaky Blinders]]<br>[[Shelby Family]]
+| Allegiance=[[Peaky Blinders]] <br>
+[[Shelby Family]]
 | Father=
 | Mother=
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 | Lovers=
 | Actor=[[Ian Peck]]
-}}'''Curly''' is a stable boy and ferryman who often works in [[Charlie Strong's Yard]]. [[Thomas Shelby]] tells [[May Carleton]] that Curly's the best horseman in England.
+}}'''Curly''' is a stable boy and ferryman who works in [[Charlie Strong's Yard]]. [[Thomas Shelby]] tells [[May Carleton]] that Curly's the best horseman in England.
+== Character History ==
-==Background<nowiki/>==
-Curly is a diddicoy who is totally bald and wears a dark suit and a gold earring. He walks with a trot and is simple minded, however, he knows horses like no one else.
-=== Series 1 ===
+===Background<nowiki/>===
+Curly is what is known in the language of the time, "simple minded." Despite this, he has a deep knowledge and skill with horses. He walks with a trot, indicating a previous leg injury. Curly is a Gypsy and it's implied that he and [[Charlie Strong]] are related.
-=== Series 2 ===
+=== Series 1 · 1919 ===
+Curly warns Thomas that his newly bought horse has been cursed and will soon die. He is very distressed by the animal's pain.
-===== '''Two years later (1922)''' =====
+=== Series 2 · 1922 ===
-In [[Episode 2.4]], Thomas calls Curly 'the best horseman in England' while he shows May his horse, Grace's Secret.
+Thomas calls Curly the best horseman in England while he shows May Carleton his new horse, Grace’s Secret.
-=== Series 3 ===
+=== Series 3 · 1924 ===
+Curly tells Thomas that killing a stag is bad luck in Episode 4.
-===== '''Two years later (1924)''' =====
+=== Series 4 · 1925-1926 ===
+TBA
+=== Series 5 · 1929 ===
-== Relationships ==
+TBA
-=== Charlie Strong ===
+=== Series 6 · 1934 ===
+He attends Thomas' farewell meal on the grounds of the now demolished [[Arrow House]].
-Curly is a close friend and employee of [[Charlie Strong]]. He works as a stable boy in [[Charlie Strong's Yard|his yard]].
-=== Thomas Shelby ===
+== Relationships ==
-Curly is a friend of [[Thomas Shelby]] and a fellow member of the [[Peaky Blinders]]
+=== [[Charlie Strong]] ===
-The two trained and cared for Grace's Secret, Thomas' race-horse.
+Curly is a close friend and employee of Charlie Strong. He works as a stable boy in his yard. Charlie looks out for Curly. It's implied that Charlie and Curly are related.
 == Quotes ==
-<blockquote>''"No heart in motorcars, I can't talk to them." ''— '''Curly''' in [[Episode 1.3]]</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''"No heart in motorcars, I can't talk to them." ''— '''Curly to [[Thomas Shelby]]'''</blockquote>
-<blockquote>''"Yeah, there's 15 of them. Yeah, they want to kill us all. But we've got guns and grenades and [[Aunt Polly]]'s back, so it's going to be OK. Yeah." ''— '''Curly to [[May Carleton]]'''</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''"Yeah, there's 15 of them. Yeah, they want to kill us all. But we've got guns and grenades and Aunt Polly's back, so it's going to be OK. Yeah." ''— '''Curly to [[May Carleton]]'''</blockquote>
 <blockquote>''"Wh-while you're waiting for the man who doesn't exist, would you like to try some of his gin?" ''— '''Curly to [[May Carleton]]'''</blockquote>
-<blockquote>''"Charlie, Curly, this is Jessie Eden. Jessie, this is my uncle Charlie and my... whatever Curly is." ''—''' [[Thomas Shelby]]'''</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''"Charlie, Curly, this is Jessie Eden. Jessie, this is my uncle Charlie and my... whatever Curly is." ''—''' [[Thomas Shelby]] to [[Jessie Eden]]'''</blockquote>
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