Peaky Blinders season 4 is almost upon us, and to notch up the hype a little the BBC have released some details – and pictures – for fans to mull over.

At the end of season 3, the Blinders were in tatters with Polly, Arthur, John and Finn all arrested, seemingly betrayed by none other than their leader Tommy. Was it all part of a cunning plan? Probably.

A new promo shot from Peaky Blinder season 4

What we do know for sure is that season 4 will begin six months after the finale, with Tommy getting a mysterious letter on Christmas Eve which informs him the gang are in 'danger of annihilation'.

"As the enemy closes in, Shelby flees his country house and returns to the streets of Small Heath, Birmingham where a fight for survival begins…" says the BBC, which you can more or less read as meaning writer Steven Knight is going back to the show's roots, which is good news.

Season 4 will also include some promising new comers: Aidan Gillen, Jack Rowan, Charlie Murphy and Adrien Brody are all confirmed.

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