Cillian Murphy on Peaky Blinders' best lines and... Tommy never eating!?

Cillian Murphy joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to look at his time as Tommy Shelby. He discusses getting into character, fun times on set, his chat with David Bowie and loads more!

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[sore_to_soar]

this is the happiest cillian has ever looked and acted in an interview. ali, you are the best.

[spidey_]

Cillian Murphy undoubtedly made Thomas Shelby as one of the greatest characters that have ever been created in TV history!

[masskeeper]

No one ever talked about Arthur's actor. He did a brilliant job in portraying his character.

[joethelion]

This was the best series to hit our screens in decades. Whoever chose Nick Cave's 'Red Right Hand' couldn't have picked a better theme. It's genius.

[colud_]

Thomas once said: “I know what this is…It’s just myself talking to myself about myself.” Epic line!

[pristinegovender]

He has never won an Emmy for this character. That alone will tell you what BS these award shows are. He is bloody brilliant and this show is spectacular.

[idontknow]

I love the Tommy and Alfie scenes. It's like chaos and control colliding as a storm of contrast and its perfect as a theatrical dance.

[lyd]

my heart shattered when he mentioned the bond Helen and him had on set, what a great loss

[beingSib]

Tommy Shelby is a great method actor. The way he plays Cillian Murphy in the world is just outstanding!

[neglectedloves]

To me the most beautiful line was also probably one of the saddest. When Grace sings for Tommy in the pub.
She says: Happy or sad?
Tommy: sad
Grace: okay, but I warn you, I'll break your heart.
Tommy: already broken

Peaky Blinders was probably one the best shows I have ever seen. Amazing actors, amazing lines and story. And an amazing cinematography 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[emoelmo]

Respect for Cillian is off the chart, his personality and his character are polar opposites yet he plays him so well. Goes to show how good of an actor he is.

[mjb]

Legendary series.
One of the best ever made. Easily.

[abdullahalsaif]

Listening to Cillian Murphy speaking feels weird after watching so many hours of Peaky Blinders. He's literally a whole different person. It shows how great of an actor he is...

[taherbharmal]

Its hard to express how much tommy shelby has effected every individual who has seen the show. His intelligence, will to win, never give up in the face of a crisis. Cillian murphy has cemented his legacy as tommy shelby for years to come. We are lucky to witness such a show in our times.
THANK YOU CILLIAN.

[joethelion]

The contrast between Cillian Murphy and Tommy Shelby is phenomenal. The transformation is stunning.

[morganrhobson]

Cillian deserved an award for his Thomas Shelby. He made the character

[theovon]

This show is the best show period
Excellent writing, perfect casting, top notch cinematography.

[hamasaadhilad]

He looks young. This guy will never get old.

[fairmykia]

Lol Alfie: How did you know I wasn’t dead? Tommy: You wrote me a letter 😂😂😂 that duo is classic

[amberheardsucks]

The season was phenomenal it’s sad that it’s over :(
Cillian is literally the most underrated actor