Series 3

Series 3
Episodes	6
Air date	May 5, 2016
Premiere	Episode 1
Finale	Episode 6
Chronology
Previous	Series 2
Next	Series 4

Series 3 is the third series of Peaky Blinders. It aired on May 5, 2016, and ran for six episodes. It is preceded by Series 2 and followed by Series 4.

Summary

Set in 1924, two years after the events of Series 2, it follows the Shelby family as they enter a dangerous world of international intrigue. Thomas Shelby and his entire organization are at risk, forcing him to question everything about his ambitions and desires.

Cast

Main Cast Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby (6/6) Helen McCrory as Polly Shelby (6/6) Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby Jr. (6/6) Annabelle Wallis as Grace Shelby (3/6) Joe Cole as John Shelby (6/6) Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby (6/6) Finn Cole as Michael Gray (6/6) Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong (6/6) Natasha O'Keeffe as Lizzie Stark (3/6) Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby (4/6) Gaite Jansen as Princess Tatiana Petrovna (6/6) Jan Bijvoet as Grand Duke Leon Petrovich Romanov (4/6) Dina Korzun as Grand Duchess Izabella Petrovna (4/6) Alexander Siddig as Ruben Oliver (6/6) Benjamin Zephaniah as Jeremiah Jesus (1/6) Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs (4/6) Paddy Considine as Father Hughes (4/6) Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons (2/6)

Recurring Cast Ian Peck as Curly (6/6) Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby (5/6) Jordan Bolger as Isaiah Jesus (5/6) Kate Phillips as Linda Shelby (5/6) Wendy Nottingham as Mary (5/6) Billy Marwood as Charles Shelby (5/6) George Gwyther as Karl Shelby (3/6) Stephanie Hyam as Charlotte Murray (3/6) Tony Pitts as Inspector Moss (3/6) Alex Macqueen as Patrick Jarvis (3/6) Ralph Ineson as Connor Nutley (2/6) Kenneth Colley as Vicente Changretta (2/6) Peter Rylands as Daniel Preece (2/6) Jassa Ahluwalia as Dimitri (2/6) Peter Bankole as William Letso (2/6) Richard Dillane as General Curran (1/6) Richard Brake as Anton Kaledin (1/6) Pedro Caxade as Carlo (1/6) Frances Tomelty as Bethany Boswell (1/6) Bríd Brennan as Audrey Changretta (1/6) John Albasiny as James Monkland (1/6) Nina Yndis as Kavetka (1/6) Josef Altin as Stephan Radischevski (1/6) Paul Cawley as Gilbert Palmer (1/6) Dustin Demri-Burns as Monsieur Silk (1/6)

Episode List

Image	Title	Number	Airdate	Writers	Director
	Episode 1	3.1	May 5, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	It is Thomas Shelby's long-awaited wedding day. A mysterious visitor imperils the entire Shelby family, and Tommy finds himself pulled into a web of intrigue more lethal than anything he has yet encountered.
	Episode 2	3.2	May 12, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	Tommy discovers the extent of the mission given to him and the extreme lengths his new paymasters are willing to go to in their quest for power. Meanwhile his own family's activities lead to escalating danger in Birmingham.
	Episode 3	3.3	May 19, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	Thomas travels to Wales seeking absolution, and uncovers a traitor in the Economic League. Michael develops a taste for guns. Arthur gets good news.
	Episode 4	3.4	May 26, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	Polly goes to confession, igniting a chain of events that reveals a trap being laid at the Shelbys' expense. Thomas plans an exit from dirty business.
	Episode 5	3.5	June 2, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	As the Russians test the Peaky Blinders, Tommy realises that he is seriously outmaneuvered. But he has an ace up his sleeve.
	Episode 6	3.6	June 9, 2016	Steven Knight	Tim Mielants
	As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow forces him to face his worst fears in a race against time.

Marketing

Trailers

Peaky Blinders- Series 3 Teaser Trailer - BBC Two

Peaky Blinders- Series 3 - Launch Trailer - BBC Two