Silk
Silk

Silk

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2011- 2014
3 Seasons
18 Episodes
7.5(49 votes)
Ended
Drama

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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Production Companies

BBC

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

9 members
Acting

Maxine Peake

Martha Costello QC

Maxine Peake
Acting

Rupert Penry-Jones

Clive Reader QC

Rupert Penry-Jones
Acting

Neil Stuke

Billy Lamb

Neil Stuke
Acting

Theo Barklem-Biggs

Jake Milner

Theo Barklem-Biggs
Acting

John Macmillan

John Bright

John Macmillan
Acting

Alex Jennings

Alan Cowdrey QC

Alex Jennings
Acting

Frances Barber

Caroline Warwick QC

Frances Barber
Acting

Amy Wren

Bethany Brassington

Amy Wren
Acting

Miranda Raison

Harriet Hammond

Miranda Raison

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