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The BBC has confirmed when Peaky Blinders is returning to our screens.

It’s been a long wait of almost 18 months, but series three will start on BBC2 on May 5 at 9pm.

That’s the date that we predicted last month with this article .

More: Five things to expect from the first episode

The London premiere takes place on Tuesday, May 3, with the red carpet Birmingham event the following day – the night before the TV broadcast.

Below: Peaky Blinders series two premiere in Birmingham

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Excitement has reached fever pitch among Peaky fans, desperate to see Tommy Shelby and his 1920s Birmingham gang again.

This series is said to be the best yet, with great writing from Brummie Steven Knight and the addition of Paddy Considine as an evil priest.