Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy is the cover star of this week’s Radio Times

By Kelly-Anne Taylor

Published: Tuesday, 22 February 2022 at 12:00 am

In this week’s Radio Times, Adrian Chiles speaks to Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy and screenwriter Steven Knight.

For those concerned that this is the end of the road for Tommy Shelby – rest assured; Knight reveals: “I’m calling it the end of the beginning rather than the end. Because after this there will be a film and then there will be related TV dramas that stem from the same world.”

Chiles grills Murphy on how he landed the career defining role and the making of a TV legend. Murphy discusses the stark differences between himself and his menacing character and reveals how he transformed his slight build and gentle Cork accent to become a physically imposing, intimidating Brummie.

Murphy and Knight also discuss the devastating impact of Helen McCrory’s death. Knight, who has dedicated series six to McCrory, comments: “Helen was so brilliant. Losing her, on a personal level, was a tragedy. She was such a key part of this whole thing that losing her shook it to its foundations.”

Also in this week’s Radio Times Magazine:

Peaky Blinders actor Natasha O’Keeffe reveals that she is still a victim of imposter syndrome, despite playing Lizzie Shelby (née Stark) for almost a decade.
Stephen Fry discusses JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts, finding solace in nature and why we’re so fascinated by the mythical and fantastical.
Rap-artist-turned-presenter Tinie Tempah talks about growing up on a council estate in Peckham, how being the son of Nigerian immigrants has moulded his tireless work ethic and his journey to becoming an “intermediate collector” of art.

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