Silk (2011)

Silk (2011)

2011-02-22 BBC One
7.5 49 votes

Seasons and episodes

3 Season 3 February 24, 2014
2 Season 2 May 15, 2012
1 Season 1 February 22, 2011

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.

Cast

Maxine Peake is Martha Costello QC
Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones is Clive Reader QC
Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke is Billy Lamb
Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs is Jake Milner
John Macmillan is John Bright
John Bright
Alex Jennings is Alan Cowdrey QC
Alan Cowdrey QC
Frances Barber is Caroline Warwick QC
Caroline Warwick QC
Amy Wren is Bethany Brassington
Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison is Harriet Hammond
Harriet Hammond