Coronavirus: Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty stop filming

The BBC series are the latest in a flurry of delays and cancellations caused by the pandemic

Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty have been forced to stop filming as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Production began on series six of BBC One cop drama Line of Duty last month. Peaky Blinders, which stars Cillian Murphy as the leader of a Birmingham gang, had not yet begun filming its sixth series.

A spokesperson for the BBC said: “In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, the producers – Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect Productions – of Peaky Blinders S6 have postponed filming, and World Productions on Line of Duty S6 have suspended filming, both in consultation with and supported by the BBC.”

“We will continue to review all productions on a case-by-case basis and will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organization and Public Health England.”

The news follows a spate of cancellations and delays of projects from throughout the entertainment industry.

Upcoming James Bond movie No Time to Die was one of the highest-profile delays, with the blockbuster’s release being pushed back from April to November.

Disney’s live-action Mulan and Fast & Furious 9 were also delayed as a result of the virus.

You can read a list of releases affected by the pandemic here.