The Black Doves soundtrack includes songs by RAYE, Johnny Cash and The Pogues. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Joe Barton’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section or more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Black Doves stars Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, an English spy. Sarah Lancashire co-stars as Reed, the head of an espionage organization. The storyline follows the main protagonist as she strategizes against enemies with a trusted friend. A composer isn’t credited for the Netflix series; music supervisors Danny Layton (Eric) and Ross Sellwood (Eric) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Black Doves.

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• “Fairytale of New York” by Cast (00:00): The Black Doves soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Bar patrons sing as a piano player performs a holiday piece. A man dresses as Santa Clause exits the establishment.
• “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin’ Stevens (00:05): Sam (Ben Whishaw) finishes a phone call. The music continues during a transition sequence. Helen calls out to her son, Oliver (Taylor Sullivan).
• “Joy to the World” by Cast (00:06): A social event sequence begins. Musicians perform the tune. Helen delivers a speech.
• “Lonely This Christmas” by Mud (00:15): Sam looks at an airplane during an exterior scene. The Black Doves soundtrack song continues as he enters a vehicle. Sam arrives at a hotel.
• “Sweet With a Beat” by Alyn Ainsworth (00:19): A bar scene begins. Music plays from the speaker system. Sam enjoys a glass of champagne and talks to a male bar patron.
• “Only Chile” by Robert J. Walsh (00:35): Helen writes on a notepad. The music continues during a transition sequence. Sam enters a guitar store and speaks with Bingo (Rat Scabies).
• “Christmas Is In the Air” by Henrik Lars Wikström, Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Anders Gunnar Kampe (00:42): Sam enters a building. The Black Doves soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Sam talks to George (Antonia Campbell-Hughes).
• “Stings” by Artist (00:43): Sam finishes a conversation with George. He reads a text message from her. Sam exits a vehicle and meets with Zack (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett).
• “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by RAYE (00:52): The Black Doves music scores the episode’s end credits.

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• “Jingle Bells” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (00:29): Lenny (Kathryn Hunter) enters a restaurant with Williams (Ella Lily Hyland) and Eleanor (Gabrielle Creevy).The Black Doves soundtrack song continues as Sam receives a phone call from Reed. Lenny greets Lenny and Williams.
• “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt (00:47): Sam navigates an abandoned building. Music plays from a speaker system. The track picks up at 00:48 as Sam enters a room and spots a radio.

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• “Renegades” by X Ambassadors (00:12): Helen parts ways with Sam during an exterior scene. The Black Doves soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Sam greets Zack at a housewarming party.
• “Away in a Manger” by Cast (00:32): Helen attends a church service with her husband, Wallace (Andrew Buchan). Young choir members sing the tune. Helen stares at Stephen (Sam Troughton).
• “Free Yourself” by Jessie Ware (00:36): Helen prepares for a social event with Wallace. The Black Doves music continues during a transition sequence. Helen arrives at a party with Wallace.

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• “The Little Drummer Boy” by Johnny Cash (00:00): Sam shuts a car trunk. The Black Doves soundtrack song continues during a slo-mo sequence. Sam walks down a street with Williams and Eleanor.
• “I Only Have Eyes for You” by The Flamingos (00:10): Sam travels in a vehicle with Williams and Eleanor. Music plays from the speaker system. Sam and company transport Kai-Ming (Isabella Wei).
• “Rides Through the Morning” by Michael Nau (00:13): Helen shares an intimate moment with Wallace while thinking about her late lover, Jason (Andrew Koji). A transition sequence begins. Sam meets with his boyfriend, Michael (Omari Douglas).
• “TBA” by TBA (00:40): Cole (Finn Bennett) works out at a gym. The Black Doves soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Helen makes a one-time offer to Cole.
• “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by RAYE (00:51): The track scores the episode’s end credits.

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• “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am” by Nancy Wilson (00:00): Williams sighs after a violent encounter. The Black Doves soundtrack song continues during a flashback sequence. Williams meets Eleanor for the first time.
• “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade (00:20): Helen talks to her children during an interior scene. Music plays from a speaker system. Helen talks to Wallace about Christmas shopping.
• “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Cast (00:43): Helen walks during an exterior scene. A group of people sing the holiday tune. Helen continues walking while wearing a brown outfit.
• “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by RAYE (00:51): The song scores the episode’s end credits.

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• “Once in Royal David’s City” by Cast (00:25): Wallace talks to his daughter, Jacqueline (Charlotte Rice-Foley), about reindeer. The Black Doves soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Choir members perform during a holiday church service.
• “The Christmas Waltz” by Frank Sinatra (00:40): Helen walks during an exterior scene. The music continues during a transition sequence. Sam meets with Lenny.
• “Christmas Time Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio (00:43): Helen enters her home. She talks to Wallace and her children. Helen and company open Christmas gifts together.
• “Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl (00:46): Helen talks to Sam during an exterior scene. She expresses gratitude for his friendship and protection. The Black Doves soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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