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What is the primary genre classification of Peaky Blinders?
What is the primary genre classification of Peaky Blinders?
Which actor is NOT mentioned as being part of Peaky Blinders?
Which actor is NOT mentioned as being part of Peaky Blinders?
What cultural impact has Peaky Blinders achieved since its premiere?
What cultural impact has Peaky Blinders achieved since its premiere?
Which company was responsible for the USA distribution of Peaky Blinders before Netflix?
Which company was responsible for the USA distribution of Peaky Blinders before Netflix?
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Peaky Blinders was initially broadcast on which network?
Peaky Blinders was initially broadcast on which network?
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What aspect of media studies does Peaky Blinders primarily contribute to according to its production?
What aspect of media studies does Peaky Blinders primarily contribute to according to its production?
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What is a characteristic of the relationship audiences develop with genres as reflected in media products like Peaky Blinders?
What is a characteristic of the relationship audiences develop with genres as reflected in media products like Peaky Blinders?
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What factor makes Peaky Blinders a risk-free investment for producers and institutions?
What factor makes Peaky Blinders a risk-free investment for producers and institutions?
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What is a significant factor that differentiates Netflix from traditional TV channels?
What is a significant factor that differentiates Netflix from traditional TV channels?
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How does the distribution of UK-produced content typically differ from that of global streaming services?
How does the distribution of UK-produced content typically differ from that of global streaming services?
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Which of the following shows exemplifies the successful international reach of streaming platforms?
Which of the following shows exemplifies the successful international reach of streaming platforms?
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What impact do subscription-based services like Netflix have on the types of content produced?
What impact do subscription-based services like Netflix have on the types of content produced?
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What demographic does Peaky Blinders primarily target with its content?
What demographic does Peaky Blinders primarily target with its content?
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Why is Netflix able to commission a significant percentage of its content from non-Anglophone territories?
Why is Netflix able to commission a significant percentage of its content from non-Anglophone territories?
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How does the audience's viewing behavior affect the success of TV shows on platforms like Netflix?
How does the audience's viewing behavior affect the success of TV shows on platforms like Netflix?
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What does the heavy investment in familiar products by traditional TV channels imply?
What does the heavy investment in familiar products by traditional TV channels imply?
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What is the primary narrative setting of Peaky Blinders?
What is the primary narrative setting of Peaky Blinders?
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Which of the following is a significant effect of the global reach of Peaky Blinders?
Which of the following is a significant effect of the global reach of Peaky Blinders?
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What does Hesmondhalgh suggest differentiates cultural industries from other sectors?
What does Hesmondhalgh suggest differentiates cultural industries from other sectors?
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What has been a significant investment focus for the BBC since 2011?
What has been a significant investment focus for the BBC since 2011?
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Which statement accurately describes Peaky Blinders in relation to international co-productions?
Which statement accurately describes Peaky Blinders in relation to international co-productions?
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What is one aspect of the cultural impact of Peaky Blinders?
What is one aspect of the cultural impact of Peaky Blinders?
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What role does Netflix play in relation to BBC productions?
What role does Netflix play in relation to BBC productions?
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Why is Peaky Blinders considered a 'mainstream show'?
Why is Peaky Blinders considered a 'mainstream show'?
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What genres does Peaky Blinders combine to create its hybrid identity?
What genres does Peaky Blinders combine to create its hybrid identity?
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Which of the following best describes the type of television format Peaky Blinders represents?
Which of the following best describes the type of television format Peaky Blinders represents?
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What was the primary benefit for producers in investing in a show like Peaky Blinders?
What was the primary benefit for producers in investing in a show like Peaky Blinders?
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How did Netflix influence the distribution of Peaky Blinders after its initial broadcast?
How did Netflix influence the distribution of Peaky Blinders after its initial broadcast?
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Which of the following statements reflects the relationship audiences have with media genres?
Which of the following statements reflects the relationship audiences have with media genres?
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What unique aspect did Peaky Blinders bring to its representation when compared to traditional dramas?
What unique aspect did Peaky Blinders bring to its representation when compared to traditional dramas?
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What was significant about the broadcasting of Peaky Blinders when it first premiered?
What was significant about the broadcasting of Peaky Blinders when it first premiered?
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What role did Caryn Mandabach Productions play in the creation of Peaky Blinders?
What role did Caryn Mandabach Productions play in the creation of Peaky Blinders?
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What character trait best describes Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders?
What character trait best describes Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders?
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What theme is emphasized through the Shelby family's actions?
What theme is emphasized through the Shelby family's actions?
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Who represents the antagonist in Peaky Blinders?
Who represents the antagonist in Peaky Blinders?
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What strategy does Tommy Shelby adopt to increase the racehorse's value?
What strategy does Tommy Shelby adopt to increase the racehorse's value?
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Which character's presence introduces a theme of romance and betrayal?
Which character's presence introduces a theme of romance and betrayal?
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What sets Peaky Blinders apart in the crime drama genre regarding its antagonist?
What sets Peaky Blinders apart in the crime drama genre regarding its antagonist?
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Which elements add richness and complexity to Peaky Blinders?
Which elements add richness and complexity to Peaky Blinders?
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How does Peaky Blinders portray its protagonist effectively?
How does Peaky Blinders portray its protagonist effectively?
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What is the primary focus of the plot in Peaky Blinders?
What is the primary focus of the plot in Peaky Blinders?
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Which movie genre inspired the first season of Peaky Blinders according to its creator?
Which movie genre inspired the first season of Peaky Blinders according to its creator?
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How does Peaky Blinders differ from other crime genres?
How does Peaky Blinders differ from other crime genres?
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What major historical context does the plot of Peaky Blinders explore?
What major historical context does the plot of Peaky Blinders explore?
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What does the term 'mythologise' refer to in the context of Peaky Blinders?
What does the term 'mythologise' refer to in the context of Peaky Blinders?
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What social issues are explored in later seasons of Peaky Blinders?
What social issues are explored in later seasons of Peaky Blinders?
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What characterizes the narrative of Peaky Blinders in relation to the gangster genre?
What characterizes the narrative of Peaky Blinders in relation to the gangster genre?
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Which element is NOT a characteristic of Peaky Blinders as described?
Which element is NOT a characteristic of Peaky Blinders as described?
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What aspect of identity does Peaky Blinders reflect according to Gauntlett's interpretation?
What aspect of identity does Peaky Blinders reflect according to Gauntlett's interpretation?
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How does Judith Butler describe gender in her theory?
How does Judith Butler describe gender in her theory?
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What does costume represent in Peaky Blinders according to the provided content?
What does costume represent in Peaky Blinders according to the provided content?
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Which factor contributed to Steven Knight's ability to attract production companies for Peaky Blinders?
Which factor contributed to Steven Knight's ability to attract production companies for Peaky Blinders?
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What change occurred in the distribution rights of Peaky Blinders after the #MeToo movement?
What change occurred in the distribution rights of Peaky Blinders after the #MeToo movement?
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In what way does Peaky Blinders differ from traditional representations of early 20th-century history?
In what way does Peaky Blinders differ from traditional representations of early 20th-century history?
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What does the phrase 'workshop of the world' in relation to Birmingham imply?
What does the phrase 'workshop of the world' in relation to Birmingham imply?
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What theme is explored in various works by Steven Knight, including Peaky Blinders?
What theme is explored in various works by Steven Knight, including Peaky Blinders?
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What narrative approach does Peaky Blinders take to portray its characters compared to traditional historical dramas?
What narrative approach does Peaky Blinders take to portray its characters compared to traditional historical dramas?
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How does Tommy Shelby's performance contrast with the other characters in the show?
How does Tommy Shelby's performance contrast with the other characters in the show?
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What role do tracking shots play in the cinematography of Peaky Blinders?
What role do tracking shots play in the cinematography of Peaky Blinders?
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What does the production design of Peaky Blinders particularly emphasize?
What does the production design of Peaky Blinders particularly emphasize?
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In Peaky Blinders, what does Tommy's dialogue style reveal about his character?
In Peaky Blinders, what does Tommy's dialogue style reveal about his character?
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Which thematic element is explored through Tommy Shelby's backstory in Peaky Blinders?
Which thematic element is explored through Tommy Shelby's backstory in Peaky Blinders?
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What does the choice of costumes in Peaky Blinders tell us about the characters?
What does the choice of costumes in Peaky Blinders tell us about the characters?
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How does the relationship between characters in specific scenes, like that of Tommy and Freddie, enhance the narrative?
How does the relationship between characters in specific scenes, like that of Tommy and Freddie, enhance the narrative?
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What does the costume of the Peaky Blinders characters signify about their masculinity?
What does the costume of the Peaky Blinders characters signify about their masculinity?
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How does Grace's character initially present herself in Peaky Blinders?
How does Grace's character initially present herself in Peaky Blinders?
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What shared value does the narrative of Peaky Blinders suggest is significant across different cultures?
What shared value does the narrative of Peaky Blinders suggest is significant across different cultures?
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What represents a significant distinction between the BBC and commercial TV broadcasters in the UK?
What represents a significant distinction between the BBC and commercial TV broadcasters in the UK?
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What is a critical aspect of Grace's character arc in Peaky Blinders?
What is a critical aspect of Grace's character arc in Peaky Blinders?
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What cultural appeal does Peaky Blinders leverage according to its production choice?
What cultural appeal does Peaky Blinders leverage according to its production choice?
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Which type of audience response is considered when analyzing Peaky Blinders?
Which type of audience response is considered when analyzing Peaky Blinders?
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What aspect of gender roles is examined through the performances of male and female characters in Peaky Blinders?
What aspect of gender roles is examined through the performances of male and female characters in Peaky Blinders?
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Study Notes
Peaky Blinders (Series 1, Episode 1)
- The TV drama series, Peaky Blinders, is a hybrid-genre combining gangster, Western, and historical drama elements.
- It premiered in September 2013 on BBC Two in the UK.
- The show ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2022.
- It's produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect for the BBC.
- Steven Knight, a screenwriter and TV producer, was the showrunner for all six seasons.
- The plot centers around the Shelby family, a criminal gang in 1920s Birmingham.
- Early seasons explore the effects of World War I on the working class, later seasons follow Tommy Shelby's transition from crime to legitimate business and politics.
- The show has won numerous awards, including Best Director at the BAFTAs for season 1, as well as accolades for lighting, set, and costume design.
- Key actors include Tom Hardy and Adrien Brody.
- The show was first distributed in the USA by the Weinstein Company and Endemol. Netflix acquired distribution rights in 2014 and further expanded its global reach.
Media Language
- Genres are 'types' of media, characterized by specific codes and conventions that provide particular audience enjoyment.
- Peaky Blinders is a hybrid or cross-genre long-form television drama, featuring characteristics of the gangster subgenre, and historical/crime drama.
- The show utilizes lavish production design to create a specific period and location within Birmingham (1920s).
- The show explores themes of social and political issues prevalent during that time.
- The creator, Steven Knight, has stated that each season is inspired by a different movie genre. Season 1, for example, draws on Western themes.
Representation
- The show aims to provide a darker and more violent perspective on British history during the interwar period, contrasting with more sanitized portrayals in other costume dramas.
- The focus is on the working class.
- The representation of male characters, while violent, incorporates elements of emotional depth.
- Female characters are given more complex roles than in typical gangster genres, showcasing strength and autonomy.
- The show portrays a particular working-class perspective in British history.
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Test your knowledge of the first episode of the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders. This quiz covers the show's characters, plot, and historical context, highlighting the Shelby family's journey in 1920s Birmingham. Perfect for fans of gangster dramas and historical narratives!
