Who is Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders?
The fixer of Small Heath · Shelby Family
Thomas Shelby (The fixer of Small Heath) is a character in Peaky Blinders, part of Shelby Family. Thomas Shelby came back from the tunnels of France with two gallantry medals and no use for either — the middle Shelby brother who quietly became the head of the family and of the Peaky Blinders, Birmingham's razor-capped racetrack gang. He plans in silence, smokes to keep the shovels in his head quiet, and has just taken possession of something no bookmaker should have: a crate of stolen machine guns the Crown very much wants back. Tommy doesn't believe in luck. He arranges it.
When does Thomas Shelby first appear?
Thomas Shelby first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 of Peaky Blinders (2013–2022, BBC / Netflix).
Who is Thomas Shelby connected to?
Relationships already established when Thomas Shelby first appears — nothing from later episodes.
- Arthur Shelby — Brothers — the crown skipped one
- John Shelby — Brothers in the business
- Polly Gray — Nephew and the real treasurer
- Ada Shelby — Brother and the rebel sister
- Inspector Campbell — The Crown vs. the Blinders
Which group does Thomas Shelby belong to?
By the time Thomas Shelby appears, Shelby Family also includes Arthur Shelby, John Shelby, Polly Gray, Ada Shelby.
Who else is introduced in this episode?
- Arthur Shelby — The eldest brother
- John Shelby — The young gun
- Polly Gray — The aunt who held it together
- Ada Shelby — The sister with politics
- Grace Burgess — The barmaid who isn't
- Inspector Campbell — The Crown's bloodhound
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