The creator of Peaky Blinders selected certain areas of the city to serve as the setting for his upcoming BBC show.
Coventry’s ‘lovely beyond belief’ description by Steven Knight, the creator of BBC This Town, has divided opinions. The new BBC drama was set against parts of the city, such as Bell Green and Coventry Cathedral.
Some readers, although not all of them, were moved by the creator of Peaky Blinders’ laudatory remarks about the city. “Coventry City should now be renamed “Flat City” due to the skyline,” said Comrade Mikhail.
While mouse111 2 stated: “Coventry = beautiful…..it deff was years ago, but now, he’s having a laugh surly (sic).” “There is nothing beautiful about this city,” Bernie S. continued.
“Yes there is, try the people, if you don’t like it leave, no loss for Coventry,” was the response from destroyedcountry. “Medieval buildings, Memorial Park plus many other parks and green spaces around the city, Cathedrals, tree-lined Kenilworth Road (one of the best entrances to any city in Europe) – etc, etc.” pusb10 added, demonstrating that they weren’t the only ones to defend the city.
“I am a native Coventry person; I was born here in 1957,” Zanadoo continued. I have witnessed a great deal of change in this city—some good, some bad. It’s intriguing that someone has chosen to draw attention to some positive aspects of this city.
“Despite all of the negative publicity this city has received over the past century, we still exist today. It is imperative that the negative narratives about Coventry cease, as this is a positive city. It has more advantages than disadvantages, with the majority of the latter stemming from bad encounters. To witness how Coventry truly is a spiritual city with a rich history that has influenced many regions of the world, consider visiting the local neighborhoods. Put an end to your negativity and try something different, like praising the city. Better yet, if you can’t think of anything positive to say, then say nothing. Even after we are gone, Coventry will continue to strive.”
The unseen eye 2 posted, “For me the issue is simple,” and did not take issue with the comment about the city. Two Tone is a Coventry thing; what use does Birmingham have? Give Coventry the respect it merits rather than attempting to make it about Birmingham in some way.”
First airing on Easter Sunday night, the new series follows the tale of an extended family enticed into the Coventry and Birmingham music scenes during the 1980s.