Work has begun onPeaky BlinderscreatorSteven Knights Birmingham TV and film studio.

Studios will complete in July and filming will begin in October, including on Knights upcoming BBC dramaTwo Tone.

The 80,000 sq ft Digbeth Loc.

Steven Knight

Steven KnightCaryn Mandabach Productions Ltd & Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

with business partner Piers Read, the CEO of TIME+SPACE.

Knight is also involved with the Birmingham Create Central grouping of producers and creatives, which champions local talent.

Knight added that it is fitting to be bringing a studio to the city in whichPeaky Blinderswas filmed.

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