Peaky Blinders\u2019 Duke Shelby has been on quite the journey in season 6. After being introduced in episode 4<\/a>, Tommy\u2019s illegitimate son went on to be a crucial part of the series finale<\/a>, and was formally welcomed into the family.<\/p>\n However, for Duke actor Conrad Khan, he was worried that the fan response to his new character could have been more frosty than that given to him by the Shelby clan.<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com<\/a>, Khan commented that he had fears his character could be \u201crejected by the fan base\u201d.<\/p>\n He noted: \u201cIt\u2019s a family, but has grown with the cast and crew, and then with the fans they\u2019ve kind of gone on this journey together over 10 years. And there\u2019s always that fear that, as a newcomer, they\u2019re not going to like you. But I think their response at the moment, it\u2019s been really sweet to see.\u201d<\/p>\n Khan continued: \u201cI think the character is quite likeable. He\u2019s good. He\u2019s got a bit of edge to him, but then there are characteristics about him that are kind of universal. I think he\u2019s a little bit cheeky.\u201d<\/p>\n Khan recently told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> that he \u201chopes\u201d Duke will appear in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie<\/a>, so it seems the young Shelby could have an even bigger role to play as the story continues.<\/p> Creator Steven Knight has revealed that the film will tell a previously \u201cuntold\u201d World War II story<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 could Duke\u2019s age see him called up to fight? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n For now, you can learn more about what happened between Duke and Finn in the finale, and how their feud could affect the story going forward here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional reporting by Lewis Knight.<\/em><\/p>\n Peaky Blinders seasons 1 to 6 are available now on BBC iPlayer<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Read our guide to the\u00a0<\/strong>best series on Netfli<\/b>x<\/strong><\/a>, check out our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for more news, interviews and features or find something to watch with\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>our\u00a0TV guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By James Hibbs Published: Wednesday, 06 April 2022 at 12:00 am **Spoiler warning for Peaky Blinders season 6 episode 6** Peaky Blinders\u2019 Duke Shelby has been on quite the journey in season 6. 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