On the waterfront

Stephen Graham makes his Peaky Blinders debut as a crooked Liverpool dock worker

- SEAN MARLAND

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Peaky Blinders

Sunday, BBC1 HD, 9pm

There have been plenty of big name guest stars in Peaky Blinders over the years, but few have been more anticipated by the show’s fans than Stephen Graham.

His role has been shrouded in mystery ever since his casting was confirmed last year, but the wait for answers comes to an end on Sunday when he makes his first appearance in this year’s sixth and final season.

Graham plays Hayden Stagg, a union convener who works in Liverpool’s docks and has been stealing opium from the Peaky Blinders stockpile to sell in local pubs.