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Billy 'Sutty' Sutton

Peaky Blinders Bloodline: Scarface, Survival, and Redemption Winner
August 2025

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PRESS RELEASE


For Immediate Release
 

Peaky Blinders Bloodline: Scarface, Survival, and Redemption Winner

Billy “Sutty” Sutton Comes Out of Retirement to Tell His Untold Story in an Exclusive two part interview  on ‘On the Sofa with Esther’.
 

London, UK — 12th September 2025 – Esther Austin Global is proud to announce the development of Peaky Blinders Bloodline: Scarface, Survival, and Redemption Winner, an Exclusive two part interview  uncovering the explosive life of Billy “Sutty” Sutton — grandson of notorious Peaky Blinder Austin Kelly

TUNE IN BELOW TO THE REMARKABLE LIFE STORY OF BILLY 'SUTTY' SUTTON WHICH WILL TOUCH MANY PEOPLE'S HEARTS 


PART ONE:  Peaky Blinders Bloodline: Hard Grit, 46 Years Sober and A Mother’s Legacy

PART TWO: Billy 'Suttie' Sutton: Rebels & Glamour, Cartels & Chaos – Part 2


 

From Birmingham Streets to Miami’s Scarface Era

Billy’s story spans continents and eras:

 

  • Born into the shadow of the Peaky Blinders, grandson of feared gang leader Austin Kelly.
     

  • Once found collapsed on the floor of an abandoned warehouse, covered in mice and surrounded by empty vodka bottles, Billy hit rock bottom.  As of Friday 5th September 2025, Billy proudly marks 46 years as a recovering alcoholic — living proof of survival against his demons.

  • Recognised as the most decorated European in Miami history, honoured:

  • 20 times by the Miami Police

    • 10 times by the Mayors of Miami

    • 8 times by the Government of Florida

  • Bestowed the unprecedented rank of Colonel with full enforcement powers by Miami authorities for his help in dismantling the Cuban and Colombian cartels during the Scarface era.

  • His Jaguar XJS was blown up by the Cuban Cartel, he stared down the barrel of a gun, and fought on the front lines with Miami Police — surviving multiple shootouts, all while refusing to carry a weapon himself.

  • Personally awarded by former Top Miami Judge Leon Firtel (a first in U.S. history) and honoured by broadcaster Rick Sanchez.

  • His meeting and conversations with President George Bush and President Ronald Regan

  • His warning to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1987 about Crack Cocaine, knife crime and the black gang ‘The Yardies’- wasn’t he proved right

 

 

A Survivor, a Giver and a Redeemer
 

Beyond the chaos and violence, Billy’s life is marked by extraordinary contrasts:
 

  • Relationships with Mandy Rice-Davies, the Welsh model and showgirl who became a central figure in the 1960s Profumo Affair scandal (which also involved Christine Keeler and contributed to the downfall of the British government), and his great friendship with Zsa Zsa Gabor, during his years in Miami.

  • Run-ins with the Mexican Cartel and survival in the heart of America’s cocaine wars.

  • Redemption through compassion — personally funding and creating Little League football teams for underrepresented children, blending three cultures in each team, bringing hope and unity where none existed.
     

“Forth Coming Book coming SOON AUTUMN 2025 by former Fleet Street Legend Ted Hynds, Author”
 

NEW BALLAD “Legend Plays On”  A poignant and powerful heartfelt tribute to the life of Billy “Sutty” Sutton, written and produced by his friends Billy Mac, James Crossdale, and Eddie McGuire.  Former LA Record Producer Errol Patrick Brown, deeply moved by Billy Mac’s vision, elevated the track in his Devon studio with Alex Cairns’ soulful sax and Anna Fordham’s rich harmonies, Published August 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1xWXNfLNiU

 

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“This is more than an interview it’s a story of legacy, chaos, and rebirth. Billy’s life connects the historic roots of the Peaky Blinders to the global crime battles of the Scarface era.  His truth has never been told  until now.”  Esther Austin
 

Distribution & Partnership
 

Peaky Blinders Bloodline: Scarface, Survival, and Redemption Winner is currently in development, charting a gripping story of survival, power, and conflict with the Miami Vice Cuban Cartel. The project is seeking opportunities to share its compelling narrative on an international platform, with growing interest from major film and television industries, including BBC, Netflix, Fox TV, and Sky.
 

📺 Series Launch Target Date:  October 5th 2025
🎙️ Format: Two part exclusive docuseries (with potential audio/podcast spin-off/film spin off)

Website: https://www.therealbillysutton.com


Media and PR
For interviews and further information:

Contact:  Esther Austin / Esther Austin Global:

📧 Email: esther@estheraustinglobal.biz
📞 Mobile: +44 7534 508919
🌐 Website: www.estheraustinglobal.biz
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXEC3FGWgVU

Management
Sally Hayward
salhaywalk7@aol.com

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