The next episode of Peaky Blinders looks like an absolute bloodbath

We can't wait.

The battle lines have been drawn, the soldiers are on the field and the leaders are drawing up their plans. War is coming to Small Heath. After that fatal finale to the Season 4 premiere, we knew things were going to escalate but the introduction of Aberama Gold has added a whole new dimension to the upcoming war between the Shelbys and the Mafia. If you want the next plot for the episode to remain unspoiled, look away now. In the episode, Blackbird, we're told that the Italians launch another attack on the Peaky Blinders. Tommy realises that the Shelbys need to evolve if they are to survive, but some of the family are reluctant to part with tradition. As the strike takes hold at the Lanchester factory, Tommy pays a personal visit to Jessie Eden, but he is outmanoeuvred when she reveals something she knows about his past.

Changretta plots to continue the vendetta in the most devastating way possible. As well as identifying an enemy of the Shelby family who could help him, Luca makes direct contact with someone at the heart of the Peaky Blinders organisation.

Here's a first look at what's in store. We know what you're watching this Wednesday at 21:00. https://twitter.com/BBCTwo/status/933983926732943360