Series 2

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

Main Cast Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby Sam Neill as Major Campbell Helen McCrory as Polly Shelby Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby Jr. Annabelle Wallis as Grace Burgess Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby Joe Cole as John Shelby

Recurring Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby Natasha O'Keefe as Lizzie Stark Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs Ian Peck as Curly Benjamin Zephaniah as Jeremiah Jesus Richard McCabe as Winston Churchill Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby

New Additions

• Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons
• Noah Taylor as Darby Sabini
• Charlotte Riley as May Carleton
• Finn Cole as Michael Gray
• Jordan Bolger as Isaiah Jesus
• Adam El Hagar as Ollie
• Sam Hazeldine as George Sewell
• Paul Bullion as Billy Kitchen
• Rory Keenan as Donal Henry
• Simone Kirby as Irene O’Donnell
• Henry Garrett as Clive Macmillan
• James Richard Marshall as Henry Russell
• James Eeles as Digbeth Kid
• Josh O'Connor as James
• Dorian Lough as Mario
• Adam Lawrence as young lover
• Wanda Opalinska as Rosemary Johnson
• Erin Shanagher as Mrs. Ross
• Daniel Fearn as King Maine

Episode List

Image	Title	Number	Airdate	Writers	Director
	Episode 1	2.1	October 2, 2014	Steven Knight	Colm McCarthy
	Peaky Blinders picks up two years later, in 1921. Thomas reveals to his family that he plans to expand their successful business to London. Polly tries to find out what happened to her children, while Thomas, Arthur and John visit a jazz club run by Darby Sabini.
	Episode 2	2.2	October 9, 2014	Steven Knight	Colm McCarthy
	Ada is rescued from Sabini’s men by Peaky Blinders members, while Thomas is in the hospital recovering. He discharges himself from the hospital and heads to Camden Town to meet Alfie Solomons. Arthur Shelby Jr. accidentally beats an opponent to death in a boxing ring, and Thomas receives a letter from Grace.
	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
	Arthur spearheads a ferocious takeover of London's Eden Club; meanwhile Thomas and his new horse trainer become better acquainted.
	Episode 5	2.5	October 30, 2014	Steven Knight	Colm McCarthy
	Tommy's powerbase in London has been obliterated.
	Episode 6	2.6	November 6, 2014	Steven Knight	Colm McCarthy
	As "Derby Day" arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he prepares to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to the next level.

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Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby

Sam Neill as Major Campbell

Helen McCrory as Polly Shelby

Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons

Noah Taylor as Darby Sabini

Charlotte Riley as May Carleton

Peaky Blinders Series 2 Trailer - BBC Two