When we are first introduced to Helen Webb ( Keira Knightley ), the protagonist of Netflix's newest spy thriller "Black Doves," she dons a nice dress and perfectly coiled hair that doesn't move an inch.

As for Christmas telly: “I’m going to say my favourite television, because for some reason it’s what I frequently revert to – Victoria Wood. I love to watch her. I think she was a great genius and I spent a lot of my childhood watching her. I still find her hilarious and strangely comforting.

Keira Knightley gets her own Slow Horses with Black Doves, a six-part espionage series which proves that the Brits remain the undisputed masters of spy fiction. Far glossier than its ragamuffin Apple TV+ compatriot,

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

Keira Knightley didn’t have an extensive background in the world of espionage before taking on the role of a wife, mother and spy in the new Netflix series “Black Doves.” That didn’t stop her from relating to the character because of the years Knightley has spent as an actress and a mom.

Black Doves vs Love Actually? Ben Wishaw & Keira Knightley