Tom Harper
Film and television director best known for directing Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and credits including Heart of Stone, The Aeronauts, and War & Peace; discusses directing process, working with Cillian Murphy, and collaboration on the film's music in this episode.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 31min
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Tom Harper and Mary Harron (Ep. 604)
Tom Harper, director of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and films like The Aeronauts, shares stories about directing the film sequel. He talks about shifting from TV to a singular cinematic story. He contrasts improvisational shooting with careful prep, discusses working with Cillian Murphy, and explains collaborating closely with his composer to shape the soundtrack.
Mar 9, 2026 • 29min
588: Tom Harper On The Music Of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Tom Harper, film and television director best known for his work on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, discusses returning to Tommy Shelby’s world. He talks about the show’s bold anachronistic music, collaborating with Antony Genn, Martin Slattery and Fontaines D.C., and how songs, score and performances blur together. He also covers using music on set, Cillian Murphy’s musical influence, and reworking iconic tracks for a wartime film.
