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7.5 3 Seasons • 18 Episodes

Silk

Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. Written by Peter Moffat, the series follows a set of barristers, and what they do to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'. Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

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Top Cast

  • Maxine Peake

    Maxine Peake

    Martha Costello QC

  • Rupert Penry-Jones

    Rupert Penry-Jones

    Clive Reader QC

  • Neil Stuke

    Neil Stuke

    Billy Lamb

  • Theo Barklem-Biggs

    Theo Barklem-Biggs

    Jake Milner

  • John Macmillan

    John Macmillan

    John Bright

  • Alex Jennings

    Alex Jennings

    Alan Cowdrey QC

  • Frances Barber

    Frances Barber

    Caroline Warwick QC

  • Amy Wren

    Amy Wren

    Bethany Brassington

  • Miranda Raison

    Miranda Raison

    Harriet Hammond

Overview

Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. Written by Peter Moffat, the series follows a set of barristers, and what they do to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'. Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

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