ONE of the city's most controversial razor gangs the Billy Boys made their debut on BBC One's hit drama Peaky Blinders - but viewers were less than impressed with their attempt at a Glaswegian accent.
In violent scenes shown in episode two of the hit show, which is set in post World War I Birmingham, the Bridgeton gang made a chilling entrance to deliver a message to Peaky Blinders leader Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy.
The brutal scenes showed the murder of the son of gypsy Aberama Gold, played by Aidan Gillen - but fans of the series couldn't see past that accent.
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And while many praised the esteemed actor's abilities, they questioned why creator Steven Knight did not pick a Glaswegian or Scottish actor for the role.
What do you think?
Peaky Blinders was a bit uncomfortable last night!! Bit disappointed they didn't cast an actual Glaswegian for the Billy Boys leader though. No disrespect to the actor playing him, but the accent was not good!! #PeakyBlinders
— Laura Smith 🏴🦄 (@smiddythediddy) August 27, 2019
Couldn't they have found an actor that could do a half decent Scottish accent? My ears are bleeding #PeakyBlinders
— Lealea1504 🐱🏴🇬🇧 (@uk_lealea) August 27, 2019
That fake Scottish accent in peaky blinders is embarrassing
— Robbie young (@Robbiey7) August 27, 2019
That guy in peaky blinders with the fake Scottish accent was brutal 🤮 reminded me of when u tell someone on holiday ur from Scotland
— lucy (@lucyfitzpatrix) August 26, 2019
My daddy would be cringing. Actor playing Jimmy is from Dublin. Cracking actor but accent is shocking!
— Jenine McNab (@jeninbos) August 26, 2019
#PeakyBlinders Mad Jimmy from Glasgow with the dodgiest accent since Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. Was there really no Scottish actors available?
— City 'til I Cry! (@tomritchiemcfc) August 26, 2019
I hope they’re joking with the accent of the Billy boys it’s absolutely shocking 🤣😫 #PeakyBlinders
— J Mac (@JakeMcBridee) August 26, 2019
Just don't share that 'accent' 😂 #PeakyBlinders #Season5 https://t.co/wxCZGMAPK2
— Leonie Marshall (@marshleon) August 26, 2019
That’s the worst Bridgeton accent I’ve ever heard..#PeakyBlinders
— taximan2002 (@taximan2002) August 26, 2019
There's three separate Glasgow twitter trends all talking about how bad that Glaswegian accent was on Peaky Blinders.
— Richard (@RichardOcelot) August 26, 2019
Worst Scottish accent since Mel Gibson
— jimjam (@jdunster86) August 26, 2019
@ThePeakyBlinder that billy boy Jimmy’s accent was atrocious 🙈 pretty sure there’s plenty amazing Scottish/Glaswegian actors out there that would have done a crackin job! Poor show 👎🏽
— Geri (@Geri85) August 26, 2019
Gerard Butler could probably do a better Glaswegian accent. #PeakyBlinders
— Gerry Gallagher 🏴 (@GGallagher2506) August 26, 2019
Watching tonight’s Peaky Blinders. Exactly what part of Glasgow are The Billy Boys from? Can’t say I’ve ever heard that accent before. pic.twitter.com/nh0FEsUKew
— K J Brown (@kirstyjbrown) August 26, 2019
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