Immersive Peaky Blinders experience opens in London
A new immersive Peaky Blinders experience has opened in London, offering fans an interactive journey into the world of the TV series.
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A new immersive Peaky Blinders experience has opened in London, giving fans the chance to step inside the world of the hit BBC drama. The attraction, called Peaky Blinders Underworld, is located near London Bridge Station and has been created with the backing of Steven Knight, the writer of the original series.
Visitors begin their journey in the Shelbys' living room, after passing through the Garrison Tavern and onto the streets of Small Heath. The experience is designed to test whether participants have what it takes to become a Peaky Blinder and join the gang. Many of the actors working there are self-confessed super fans of the show, and they have been encouraged to develop detailed backstories for their characters.
Steven Knight, who also created the series, said he was impressed by the quality of the production. "It's just even just walking in and it's all been done properly. It's the best of what you could possibly expect," he said. He added that even someone like him, who is not normally drawn to immersive experiences, would be tempted to explore the full attraction.
The original Peaky Blinders series ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2022, following the story of Tommy Shelby and his gang in 1920s Birmingham. The show became a global sensation, and the new experience aims to capitalise on that popularity. It is currently booking until January.
Knight also confirmed that he is writing the next James Bond film, describing it as "an honour" and "like serving your king and country somehow". He declined to reveal any details about the casting, saying he could not answer questions on the subject.
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| Claim | BBC News |
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| The experience is currently booking until January. | |
| The experience is located near London Bridge Station. | |
| The immersive experience is backed by Steven Knight, the writer of the TV show. |
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BBC News focused on the opening of the immersive experience, including an interview with Steven Knight and a look at the actors involved. The report highlighted the authenticity of the production and the enthusiasm of the cast, while also touching on Knight's new role writing the next James Bond film as a lighter aside.
- “It's just even just walking in and it's all been done properly. It's the best of what you could possibly expect.”
- “There's a line in the Peaky Blinders that you're bad men, but you are bad men. People really like that.”
- “It's an honour. It's like serving your king and country somehow to write Bond.”
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