"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight told lawmakers he couldn't have made his acclaimed crime drama without the BBC—but the public broadcaster is known for lean budgets. Knight testified during a House of Commons inquiry into the BBC's future, highlighting the tension between the institution's cultural importance and its financial constraints. The remark underscores ongoing debates about funding for British public broadcasting.

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