An interview actors Cillian Murphy (Thomas Shelby) and Helen McCrory (Aunt Polly) for their TV show Peaky Blinders created by Steven Knight ahead of Season 2 on the BBC.

0:25: 🎬 The actors discuss the benefits of exploring characters in a TV series and the challenges of authentically recreating the past.
0:25: Actors discuss the advantage of playing characters over many hours in a TV series
1:27: The story benefits from being told in a TV series format
1:48: Actors researched the historical context to authentically portray their characters
2:20: The hardship and rebalance of power for working class women and war-torn men are explored
2:47: The actors draw from personal family stories for inspiration
3:22: 🎭 The interview discusses the complex relationship between the characters in Peaky Blinders and the impact of the show on the actors.
3:22: The relationship between the characters is described as a mix of motherly, brotherly, and protective, with a push and pull dynamic.
5:10: The show reflects the importance of women in the working class of Birmingham during that time period.
5:48: The experience of working on Peaky Blinders has taught the actors to constantly learn and grow in their profession.
5:54: 🎭 Actors discuss the unique experience of developing and growing with their characters over time, and the trust and relaxation that comes with returning to work with the same people.
5:54: Actors discuss the unique experience of developing and growing with their characters over time
6:47: The distressing experience of watching oneself on screen
7:21: Receiving notes on series one and the importance of trust in the work
8:06: The relaxed and trusting atmosphere when returning to work with the same people

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