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How a Christmas party inspired Joe Barton to write Netflix hit Black Doves in just six days

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The IndependentHow a Christmas party inspired Joe Barton to write Netflix hit Black Doves in just six days
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Writer Joe Barton speaks to The Independent’s Lucy Leeson about the inspiration behind Netflix’s hit series as the show returns

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