Tommy and the Small Heath Rifles find comfort in singing "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" near death in World War I trenches. The carol is used to symbolize acceptance of imminent death, signifying borrowed time and extra life for the characters. Despite its traditional Christmas origins, the song provides a contrast by foreshadowing and celebrating life's blessings in Peaky Blinders.

The "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" Peaky Blinders reference has become a key element, as the traditional Christmas carol is often quoted when the main characters are near death. "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" was originally a poem until it was popularized as an anthem by composer Harold Darke in 1909. While it may seem strange to be quoting a Christmas carol when facing imminent death, the song was a favorite of British troops who often sang the carol in the trenches during World War I. Tommy Shelby explains the "In the Bleak Mid-Winter...