The beginning of the end of Peaky Blinders is here, with the first episode of the final season set to air on Sunday evening (February 27). But the fact that the show is drawing to a close is not the only sad thing about this season for fans, as season six will also be the first without Aunt Polly, played by the late Helen McCrory.
Helen's portrayal of the pragmatic matriarch established her as a firm favourite amongst viewers. The esteemed actress played the role from the crime drama's inaugural series back in 2013, until her death.
Born in London in August 1968, Helen attended Queenswood School in Hertfordshire, spending a year abroad in Italy once she left. Upon her return to the UK, Helen began studying at the Drama Centre in London. Although she was known mostly for her roles on-screen, Helen enjoyed a critically-acclaimed career as an actress on stage, too.
