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Ada Shelby
The youngest and only daughter of the Shelby family
Ada’s not interested in the family business, she just wants to have a good time. She's flighty but tough, and isn't afraid of her brothers, however her love of communist Freddie Thorne puts her in conflict with Tommy.
Oldest From Series 1 Episode 2
From Series 1 Episode 2
Ada, how late are you?
Polly realises that Ada is pregnant.
From Series 1 Episode 2
Tell me the man's name
Ada reveals to an irate Tommy who the father of her baby is.
From Series 1 Episode 3
How do I look?
Freddie and Ada get married with the knowledge but not the approval of her family.
From Series 1 Episode 6
Who'll be wearing black for you?
Ada bravely intervenes in a shootout between Billy Kimber's gang and the Peaky Blinders.
Newest From Series 2 Episode 1
From Series 2 Episode 1
I'm not a Shelby anymore
Freddie has died of an infection leaving Ada to look after their son Karl, alone. At Freddie's funeral, Ada rejects the Shelby family and their new-found wealth.
The more they try and stop us, the madder I'll be.
