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Netflix is gearing up for the release of Black Doves this week, starring acclaimed English actress Sarah Lancashire as a high-ranking spy. Born in Urmston and raised in Oldham, Lancashire, Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire, who is now 60, comes from a family with a strong television background.

ITV's Protection star Siobhan Finneran has opened up about a personal habit she finds "embarrassing".The 58 year old actress, known for her role in Happy Valley alongside Sarah Lancashire and James Norton, is back on our screens in the new ITV thriller Protection, playing DI Liz Nyles. DI Liz Nyles is a dedicated officer in the witness protection department, safeguarding those who have testified against criminals and are now residing in safe houses.

Victoria Beckham truly embodied her Posh Spice persona as she mingled with royalty today, joining Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace.The fashion designer joined other stars like Loose Women's Penny Lancaster, actresses Sarah Lancashire, Dame Harriet Walter and Ruth Jones, former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, chef Andi Oliver, and retired professional footballer Jill Scott at the event hosted by Camilla to mark the 15th anniversary of the Women Of The World (Wow) Foundation, of which she has been the president since 2015. Victoria stunned in a teal satin dress, perfected the Royal curtsy upon meeting Camilla at the event.The guests were handpicked to honour women who are leaders in their respective fields, from arts to education and business, along with staff members of WOW. During the reception, Camilla chatted with the attendees before delivering a speech to commemorate the event.

Netflix premiered its new thriller series Black Doves on 5 December, starring Keira Knightley as lead character Helen Webb.The six-part series combines suspense and intrigue, following a spy who assumes the guise of a politician's wife. After her lover is murdered, she teams up with an assassin from her past to seek revenge and unravel a web of deceit. Keira is joined by a talented cast, including Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, and Omari Douglas.

Ellise Shafer Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.’s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been named commanders of the British Empire. Each year, the reigning monarch — in this case King Charles III — names new members of the U.K.’s orders of chivalry, which includes knights, dames, commanders of the British Empire (CBE), officers of the order of the British Empire (OBE), members of the order of the British Empire (MBE), British Empire medals (BEM) and companions of honor. Actor, broadcaster and comedian Fry was awarded a knighthood alongside former England football manager Gareth Southgate, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former West Midlands mayor Andy Street.

Sports stars, storytellers and community champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.

Carey Mulligan, Sarah Lancashire, and Stephen Fry are among the stars to receive recognition in King Charles III’s New Year honors list.

Politician’s wife, mother and professional spy Helen Webb will be returning to pass on more secrets to the organisation she works for in a second series of Netflix thriller series Black Doves, it has been announced. Following the success of the first series, which dropped on the streaming service in early December, a second set of episodes has been commissioned and the two main stars, Keira Knightley, who plays Helen, and Ben Whishaw, who plays champagne drinking assassin Sam, are both confirmed to return.

Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw have teased the second series of the new Netflix spy thriller Black Doves.The drama – which also stars Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchanan, Omari Douglas, Kathryn Hunter and Sam Troughton – was released earlier this month and received a near perfect score from critics.Ahead of its debut, Netflix also confirmed that a second season would go ahead. Now, a short clip of Knightley and Whishaw teasing the new series has been shared.In the clip, which you can view below Knightley, who plays Helen Webb in the drama, wishes Whishaw (Sam Young) a Merry Christmas before toasting the show’s first series.“Don’t forget season two, darling,” Whishaw reminds her before they both drop bullets in their glasses of champagne.Black Doves Season 2 is coming, darlings.

Black Doves has been delivering festive thrills on Netflix this month, but who sings the show’s theme song? Read on for all the info.The show, created by Joe Barton (Giri/Haji), sees Keira Knightley play the wife of the UK Defence Secretary who learns that her secret identity as a spy is in danger when her lover is killed in an incident involving London’s criminal underworld, and Ben Whishaw’s character is sent to protect her.Sarah Lancashire also stars in the six-episode show, which is streaming on the platform now, and music fans can rejoice in the presence of The Damned’s drummer Rat Scabies in the show too.All six episodes of the show’s first season debuted December 5 on Netflix., and before the show was even released, it was renewed for a second season.Black Doves has been getting strong reviews from across the board, currently sitting on a 95 per cent critics score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.The track that acts as the show’s theme is a cover of ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by RAYE.The song was originally recorded by Cher in 1966, written by her then-husband Sonny Bono, and included on her second solo album ‘The Sonny Side Of Cher’. The song was Cher’s first million-selling single, reaching Number Three in the UK and Number Two in the US.‘Bang Bang’ was also memorably covered by Nancy Sinatra in 1966.

The new spy thriller series landed on Netflix last week and has already snatched the No. 1 spot from UK viewers in just a few days.The show, set in London during the festive season, boasts a star-studded British cast, including Sarah Lancashire, Ben Whishaw, and Keira Knightley.The gripping tale follows professional secret agent Helen Webb, played by style queen Keira Knightley. Without revealing too much, the drama unfolds into an engaging plot that keeps audiences hooked.

Netflix's latest thriller, Black Doves, is already making waves just a week after its release.The show, which stars British actors Sarah Lancashire, Ben Whishaw, and Keira Knightley, is set in London during the festive season.The plot follows professional secret agent Helen Webb, played by style icon Keira Knightley. But it's not just the storyline that's got everyone talking - it's Keira's winter wardrobe.

Black Doves delivers a spy mystery against the backdrop of the festive season.Created by Joe Barton, the Netflix series follows professional spy Helen Webb (Keira Knightley) who finds herself entangled in a wider conspiracy with hitman Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) following the death of her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji).Other cast members include Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchanan, Omari Douglas, Kathryn Hunter and Sam Troughton.Netflix renewed the show for a second season ahead of its debut on December 5, 2024.In the final episode, we discover crime boss Alex Clark’s son Trent ordered the hit on Jason, along with Maggie and Phillip. Trent ordered the attack to cover his tracks after accidentally killing Chinese ambassador Chen during an argument.In a heated confrontation with Alex, Helen Webb pulls out a gun and threatens to kill her to avenge Jason.

Netflix spy thriller Black Doves sees an unlikely guest star from the world of music: The Damned’s drummer Rat Scabies.The show sees Keira Knightley play the wife of the UK Defence Secretary who learns that her secret identity as a spy is in danger when her lover is killed in an incident involving London’s criminal underworld, and Ben Whishaw’s character is sent to protect her.Sarah Lancashire also stars in the six-episode show, which is streaming on the platform now, but music fans can rejoice in the presence of the legendary punk figure Scabies too.From the first episode, the drummer plays Bingo, the owner of a music shop who may have clandestine connections to a crime syndicate.Black Doves has been getting strong reviews from across the board, currently sitting on a 98 per cent critics score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.Rat Scabies is having a big year, after recently rejoining The Damned, one of the most influential bands of the UK’s original punk scene. Alongside David Vanian, Captain Sensible and Paul Gray, the band are currently in the middle of their first tour together with that line-up for over 35 years.The band play Wolverhampton on Tuesday (December 10), with remaining dates in Bristol, Southampton, Eastbourne, Cambridge and winding up at London’s Roundhouse on December 18.

Keira Knightley’s new Netflix spy thriller Black Doves has a near perfect score from critics following its release this week.The drama, which also stars Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire, currently stands at 97 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics giving the show rave reviews.The show’s synopsis reads: “Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, Black Doves is a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice. It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy.“For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.

K.J. Yossman SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Black Doves” Season 1, now streaming on Netflix. Keira Knightley may be coming for Mariah Carey’s crown as the Queen of Christmas with her latest project, “Black Doves,” which dropped on Netflix this week. The London-based spy thriller opens with a merry Santa Claus singing in a pub and ends six episodes later on Christmas Day, cementing the actor’s repertoire of Yuletide projects, which include “Love, Actually,” “Silent Night” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” In “Black Doves” Knightley plays politician’s wife and secret spy Helen, who works for a shadowy corporate organization called the Black Doves.

Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw lead the cast of spy thriller series Black Doves.Created by Joe Barton (Giri/Haji), the Netflix series follows professional spy Helen Webb (Knightley) who finds herself at risk of a wider conspiracy following the assassination of her secret lover.Other cast members include Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Kathryn Hunter and Sam Troughton.All six episodes of the show’s first season debuted December 5 on Netflix. Before the show was even released, it was renewed for a second season.The show’s score is by Martin Phipps, whose previous credits include The Crown, the BBC adaptation of War & Peace, Peaky Blinders and Ridley Scott’s Napoleon.A cover of Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Bang Bang’ performed by Raye plays at the end of every episode.

Aramide Tinubu As we know from decades of fictional representations, spying requires a deep level of duplicity. As a result, those who engage in the profession find it challenging to sustain relationships with others. Yet, human beings with any level of emotional intelligence require companionship, even if it’s to their determinant.

The upcoming Netflix thriller Black Doves, featuring Keira Knightley, is set to premiere on 5 December. The film promises a gripping mix of intrigue and suspense as it follows the story of a spy posing as a politician's wife.

Keira Knightley is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix series!

Netflix viewers are in for a treat with one of the most eagerly awaited new shows of the year soon to hit screens. The thrilling spy drama sees Sarah Lancashire, known for her role in Happy Valley, return to our screens as a captivating spymaster.