Industry Flashcards
When did the first episode of season 1 broadcast?
Broadcast September 2013 on BBC 2
What type of genre is Peaky Blinders?
Peaky Blinders is a hybrid long form TV genre. Combining gangster, western and historical drama elements.
When was PB purchased by Netflix?
-PB was purchased by Netflix in 2014 who distributed it worldwide leading to a global audience.
-Netflix is the number one streaming service of 2022.
Who produced PB?
Caryn Mandabach productions and Tiger Aspect for BBC 2
How many seasons did the show run for?
Show ran for 6 seasons from 2013-2022. Seasons 5&6 moved to prime slot on BBC 1
What awards has PB won?
Won lots of award for lighting, set design, costumes etc also best director at the BAFTAs
What shows that figures for scheduled broadcast are no longer an indicator for a show success?
Popularity of screening services meant viewing figures to show a shows popularity no longer an indicator for success.
Who created Peaky Blinders?
Steven Knight who grew up in Birmigham so has experience of the area.
What has Steven Knight been successful for?
He has written several successful TV shows and films before which gave him a track record of writing crime dramas that focus on social issues and WC communities.
What did Steven Knights involvement do?
His involvement helped attract funding and partner companies.
Who regulates the BBC?
Ofcom
What does being on the BBC help the show do?
Gives the series a feeling of quality
What was the budget for Peaky Blinders?
$1.5m per episode
What helped engage audiences and make the series a success?
Famous actors were cast to help market the show and engage audiences eg Cillian Murphy
What did some Global audiences struggle to do?
Some global audiences struggles to understand the some of the strong regional accents so the cast was told to tone them down. This was essential if they wanted to distribute the show in places like America.