Peaky Blinders suit to be auctioned for hospital

A range of costumes from the final series of the show have been donated by production company Banijay UK

A three-piece suit worn by Cillian Murphy in the BBC TV series Peaky Blinders is among the items up for auction to raise funds for a charity.

A number of items of clothing and props from the final series of the drama, which was filmed in locations across north-west England, are being sold in aid of The Christie Charity in Manchester.

The auction is open until Tuesday 20 May, with other items on offer including a tailored coat worn by the late actor, Helen McCrory, in her role as Polly Gray.

Marie Toller from the charity said the auction was "a unique opportunity to make a difference to cancer patients by supporting the vital work of The Christie".

"We are incredibly grateful to the team behind Peaky Blinders for this amazing gesture," she added.

Peaky Blinders was filmed in locations across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire, including Castlefield, The Northern Quarter, Victoria Baths and Salford Lads Club, as well as Arley Hall in Cheshire and Lee Quarry in Bacup.

The auction, which includes a number of suits worn by Cillian Murphy in his role as Tommy Shelby, is being hosted by Omega Auctions.

One such suit featured in the final scenes of the series six finale includes a handwritten note inside a pocket with the direction 'takes off ring'.

Cillian Murphy has previously donated items including a coat he wore in series three and a hat from series five to The Christie Charity fundraising ball in 2019.

A spokesperson for The Christie said all proceeds would go to the charity, which supports cancer patients and pioneering research at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

Other items include a handmade fur felt hat worn by the actor playing Oswald Mosley, along with lace flapper dresses, velvet dresses, embroidered scarves, womens' shoes and flat caps.

The auction comes ahead of the release of the Peaky Blinders film, set to be released this autumn.

A themed event will take place at the Peaky Blinders bar in Manchester on Tuesday 20 May to tie in with the final day of the auction.

A selection of costumes will be on display at this event.