What medical condition does Thomas Shelby have?

Following the X-Rays he was forced to take at the sanatorium where Ruby was treated and died, Tommy also gets a diagnosis. His lungs are clear of tuberculosis, but he has developed a tuberculoma
tuberculoma
A tuberculoma is a clinical manifestation of tuberculosis which conglomerates tubercles into a firm lump, and so can mimic cancer tumors of many types in medical imaging studies. Since these are evolutions of primary complex, the tuberculomas may contain within caseum or calcifications.
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What was Tommy's illness in Peaky Blinders?

Tuberculosis was the illness his daughter died from, which was likely to have caused the tumour, according to his personal doctor. The doctor told him he had up to 18 months to live and was going to need the help and support of those who 'love him very, very much' as his condition deteriorates.
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What is Tommy Shelby dying from?

BBC Peaky Blinders character Tommy Shelby is dying of tuberculoma. His private doctor revealed the devastating news last week on the show. Tommy has been suffering blackouts for weeks. And after ignoring a letter from his private doctor, the medical professional - played by Aneurin Barnard - turned up at Shelby Manor.
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Does Tommy Shelby have a brain Tumour?

He had tuberculoma in his brain stem, a growth caused by the same bacteria as the lung disease, doubtless picked up from daughter Ruby (Orla McDonagh). It wasn't infectious but it was inoperable. The symptoms (seizures, dissociation, hallucinations, sharp cheekbones – I may have added the last one) chimed with Tommy's.
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What disease does Ruby Shelby have?

Here's How Ruby Dies in Peaky Blinders

In the latest episode, Tommy and Lizzie take Ruby to the hospital, where doctors confirm that their daughter has Consumption, also known as Tuberculosis. At first, Ruby's one lung was infected; however, the infection spreads quickly to both the lungs.
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Tommy Shelby spares Dr Holford's life after lying about his condition - Season 6 Episode 6



What did they cut out of Tommy Shelby's mouth?

However, Thomas is set upon by Sabini and his thugs, who slice the inside of Thomas's mouth with the sharp end of a razor, while his sister Ada is also accosted. Thomas is only saved by the reappearance of Chester Campbell.
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Why does Tommy Shelby have seizures?

In episode 4 of the season, Doctor Holford (Aneurin Barnard) informs Tommy that he is suffering from Tuberculoma, a tumor in the brain that is caused by tuberculosis, the same disease that killed his daughter Ruby.
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Has Tommy Shelby got PTSD?

PEAKY Blinders star Cillian Murphy has revealed his character Tommy Shelby's PTSD will become "deeper and more dangerous" as life for his gang gets worse. The character has been plagued with post-traumatic stress disorder since returning from the first World War at the start of the series.
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Why does Tommy Shelby rub his cigarette?

Murphy explained to BBC that he rolls the cigarette filter in such a way, so that it doesn't stick. He said: “That comes from the fact that the cigarettes, we cut the filter off or do we leave the filter on I cannot recall, but anyway if you don't rub them across your lips initially, they will stick.
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Why does Tommy say in the bleak midwinter?

When John died, Tommy reminded Arthur about that day in France and encouraged him not to grieve the loss of John, as he had died that day at the Battle of the Somme. The quote “In the Bleak Midwinter” symbolises their second chance at life coming to an end.
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What words did Ruby say in Peaky Blinders?

Peaky Blinders returned with a bang last week as viewers saw Tommy Shelby set off to North America. However, the final scene left many viewers rather puzzled. Lizzie told Tommy their daughter, Ruby, had a fever dream and was repeating several Romani words - 'Tickna mora o'beng'.
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What does gypsy mean in Peaky Blinders?

Set in the early 20th century in Birmingham, the show follows the Shelby family through their criminal dealings and sees them rise to wealthy, powerful aristocrats. The Shelbys are of Irish-Romani descent, referring to themselves and other Romani as “gypsies” in the show.
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Who is the man with green eyes in Peaky Blinders?

Who has green eyes, a huge banner of his face in greyscale, and has been called the Devil by Tommy Shelby? Yep, that would be one Sir Oswald Mosley.
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How is Thomas Shelby a gypsy?

Thomas' parents were both Gypsies, making him and all of his siblings full-blooded Gypsies as well. It is implied by Thomas' paternal aunt, Polly Gray, that the Lee Family are the Shelby Family's kin, through their mother.
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Why did Esme take John's rings?

In 4.02, Esme is seen devastated at John's death and visits the morgue to see his dead body. She curses his brothers as they leave the morgue and appears to take off John's rings before informing him that she will be taking her children on the road, " to live with decent people". Esme is not present at his funeral.
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What is Tommy Shelby smoking at night?

Thomas Shelby, aka Tommy, smokes brown opium at night in Seasons 1 and 2 to minimize the stress and symptoms of his PTSD from World War I. His symptoms and the habit of smoking opium get better when he marries Grace in Season 3 but worsen after Grace's death.
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What is the Thomas Shelby haircut called?

Thomas Shelby's texturised crop is short on the back and sides of the head with a slightly longer length on top. Ask the barber: Ask for a "crop" but indicate you would like to have the fringe sweeping to the right or left and short around the back and sides with extra length left on top.
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What does Arthur Shelby suffer from?

One of the major symptoms of PTSD is "recurrent, unwanted distressing memories or dreams of the traumatic event"[1]. A number of characters in Peaky Blinders appear to suffer from it, the most notable ones being Thomas Shelby, Arthur Shelby Jr., and Danny Whizz-Bang.
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Is it real whiskey in Peaky Blinders?

The whiskey that is drunk in Peaky Blinders is the Gallglennie Whiskey. However, this whiskey does not really exist but it was invented by the makers of the series. By the way, the actors do not drink real whiskey during the filming. Instead of whiskey they use tea.
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What do they smoke in Peaky Blinders?

In a previous interview, Helen McCrory (who plays Aunt Polly in the film) revealed that they actually use herbal cigarettes. "They use herbal tobacco which has no nicotine and tastes horrible," the actress revealed to the Mirror. "They're the same type they smoke in theatre productions."
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Why is Arthur Shelby crazy?

Arthur's biggest problem is not learning from his past mistakes. He opens himself up to emotional trauma and betrayal, which is something he cannot afford to do in his line of business. For example, when his not-so-caring father returned to Birmingham, Arthur wanted to impress him for no apparent reason.
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What does Tommy Shelby drink in the small bottle?

Now in season five, fans have been watching him drink a small dose of opium at intervals to carry on with business as usual. But, this has resulted in Tommy having hallucinations of seeing his dead wife Grace Shelby (Annabelle Wallis) who was killed back in season three.
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Why does Tommy Shelby have PTSD?

In Peaky Blinders it's presented through moments of horrific aggression, but Tommy's bleak detachment from life is a symptom; PTSD can be found in the deadening of emotion that allows Arthur and John to commit sickening acts of harm in a bareknuckle brawl, or an assault acted out with the razorblades stitched into ...
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Did Polly sleep with Campbell?

Furious that her son was in prison, Polly Shelby (Helen McCrory) went to get him out of jail herself. But in exchange for signing Michael's release form, Polly had to have sex with Campbell which she agreed to in disgust to help her son.
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Who is the GREY man Peaky Blinders?

However, the Peaky Blinders finale exposed Dr Holford as The Gray Man. Dr Holford had been the family doctor for three years but had a fierce hatred of Gypsies. The doctor was recruited by Sir Oswald Mosley (Sam Clafin) to convince Tommy he was dying. Dr Holford was always seen in a grey suit and possessed green eyes.
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