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Peaky Blinders stars Finn Cole and Anya Taylor-Joy battle Storm Callum as they film in Liverpool

LIVERPOOL has been transported back in time to the 1930s as filming of the next series of Peaky Blinders gets under way.

The cast and crew of the hit BBC period drama were spotted filming at the Martins Bank building in the Northern city.

 Anya Taylor-Joy battled the elements as she filmed scenes for Peaky Blinders season 5
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Anya Taylor-Joy battled the elements as she filmed scenes for Peaky Blinders season 5Credit: Mercury Press

And the team were joined perhaps by an unexpected (and most likely unwelcome) guest – storm Callum.

New cast member Anya Taylor-Joy (who some may have been mesmerised by in the 2016 big screen horror-thriller Split) found herself fighting the elements as she filmed scenes outdoors.

The American actress had her hair blown around in high winds – and saw her period attire drenched by heavy rain.

The star got to work regardless, filming scenes in the streets – surrounded by extras dressed in similar time-period attire.

 The American actress was battered by high winds and drenched by torrential rain as she got to work in Liverpool
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The American actress was battered by high winds and drenched by torrential rain as she got to work in LiverpoolCredit: Mercury Press
 Finn Cole returned for the show's upcoming fifth season
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Finn Cole returned for the show's upcoming fifth seasonCredit: Splash News
 Finn and Anya shared scenes together
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Finn and Anya shared scenes togetherCredit: Mercury Press
 Anya endured terrible weather as Storm Callum swept across the UK
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Anya endured terrible weather as Storm Callum swept across the UKCredit: Mercury Press

Finn Cole – who has played Michael Gray in the series since 2014 – was also in Liverpool for filming.

Joining Anya for scenes, the British actor wore sharp suits for his scenes.

While Peaky Blinders is filming scenes in Liverpool, the series is actually set in Birmingham.

The first four seasons of the show aired on BBC Two – however the fifth season will air on BBC One after a steady rise in viewing figures.

 The upcoming fifth season is expected to be set in the 1930s
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The upcoming fifth season is expected to be set in the 1930sCredit: Mercury Press
 The series will tackle the rise of fascism in Europe in the '30s
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The series will tackle the rise of fascism in Europe in the '30sCredit: Mercury Press
 Filming has been taking place in Liverpool - although the show is set in Birmingham
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Filming has been taking place in Liverpool - although the show is set in BirminghamCredit: Mercury Press

The show stars Irish actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby and follows the misfortunes and successes of a band of gangsters.

A List stars including Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill, action star Tom Hardy, and Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody have boosted the show’s appeal.

Created and written by Steven Knight – a co-creator of Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire-turned screen writer – the show has covered periods of history following the aftermath of World War I.

 The cast were dressed in period clothes
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The cast were dressed in period clothesCredit: Mercury Press
 Filming took place outside Martins Bank building in Liverpool
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Filming took place outside Martins Bank building in LiverpoolCredit: Splash News
 Series five of Peaky Blinders will air on BBC One in 2019
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Series five of Peaky Blinders will air on BBC One in 2019Credit: Splash News
Peaky Blinders series finale sees another major character violently die

The first series featured events based on those from the Peaky Blinders gang in 1919 – while the second series was set over 1921 and 1922.

The third series is set in 1924 as the Peaky Blinders attempt to take their criminal activities to an international level – while series four is set between 1925 and 1926.

The upcoming fifth season is said to be set in the 1930s and will cover the growing popularity of fascism in Europe.

The air date for the fifth series of Peaky Blinders is yet to be announced.


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