How to watch Peaky Blinders on BBC iPlayer — it's *FREE*

Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man
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"Peaky Blinders" came to a sensational end in 2022 with its sixth season, becoming one of BBC iPlayer's most-watched shows and one of the key reasons the platform recorded its best-ever year with 7 billion streams. The show recorded 55.6 million streams in 2022, behind only "Doctor Who" and the FIFA World Cup. Below, we'll show you how to watch the show online for FREE in the U.K., as well as from anywhere in the world with a VPN if you're traveling abroad.

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Such huge numbers – and an almost cult fan base for Cillian Murphy's portrayal of troubled but fearless Birmingham gangster Thomas Shelby – meant fans could never get enough. Four years later, a full-blown Peaky Blinders movie, "The Immortal Man," is all set to hit theatres in the U.S. and UK on March 6 and will stream worldwide on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

Without going much into spoilers, "The Immortal Man" will pick up six years after the events of the sixth season. According to the show's and movie’s writer, Steven Knight, The Immortal Man will be “explosive.” “The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders,” he said.

Although Knight and director Tom Harper have both said they’ve structured "The Immortal Man" in such a way that even newcomers can enjoy it, there’s no doubt long-time viewers of the show will be eager to watch Cillian Murphy in action again, breathe in that familiar smoky Birmingham air, and get the full picture of Tommy’s post-retirement story.

So if you want the full experience – or if you’ve watched the show and want a quick refresh before watching "The Immortal Man" – BBC iPlayer is streaming all six "Peaky Blinders" seasons completely free in the UK.

How to watch 'Peaky Blinders' for free

U.K. viewers can watch all six seasons of 'Peaky Blinders' for FREE on the BBC iPlayer.

U.K. viewers can watch all six seasons of 'Peaky Blinders' for FREE on the BBC iPlayer.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the apps (iOS/Android).

BBC iPlayer is FREE - but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

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BBC iPlayer - Need to Know

BBC iPlayer is a completely FREE streaming platform in the U.K. It has every single episode from all the six 'Peaky Blinders' seasons to watch on-demand.

Remember. You will need NordVPN to access your 'Peaky Blinders' streams from anywhere in the world.

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Peaky Blinders 'The Immortal Man' preview

As has been the setup with every “Peaky Blinders” series, the Shelbys are thrown into some epic historical era. This time, it’s the Second World War. Tommy, however, is not his usual self, as those familiar with the show will know how his arc ended in the 2022 season finale.

In “The Immortal Man,” Tommy is forced to return to Birmingham in order to rein in his illegitimate son Duke, who appeared in season 6 but will be played by Barry Keoghan in the movie.

Duke has gone off the rails and started engaging in activities that go against the Shelby family's bottom line. And if Thomas plans to handle him the way he did his younger cousin Michael, “The Immortal Man” could be an exciting watch.

Peaky Blinders cast

Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby

Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby

Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby

Helen McCrory as Polly Gray

Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong

Natasha O'Keeffe as Lizzie Stark

Finn Cole as Michael Gray

Ian Peck as Curly

Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby

Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs

Joe Cole as John Shelby

Annabelle Wallis as Grace Burgess

Kate Phillips as Linda Shelby

Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby

Tony Pitts as Sergeant Moss

Benjamin Zephaniah as Jeremiah Jesus

Sam Neill as Inspector Chester Campbell

Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons

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