The “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” Peaky Blinders reference has become a key aspect of the show as the traditional English Christmas carol is often quoted when the main characters are near death. “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” was originally a poem until it was popularized as an anthem by composer Harold Darke in 1909. While it may seem a bit strange to be quoting a Christmas carol when facing imminent death, the song was actually a favorite of British troops who often sang the carol together in the trenches during World War I. Tommy Shelby explains the “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” meaning and why it is used so often.
