Silk

About

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.

All Seasons

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Series 12011

7.81K65h 51m

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Series 22012

8.186765h 51m

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Series 32014

7.772065h 54m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Maxine Peake Martha Costello QC

Rupert Penry-Jones Clive Reader, Clive Reader QC

Neil Stuke Billy Lamb, Billy

Theo Barklem-Biggs Jake Milner

John Macmillan John Bright, John

Alex Jennings Alan Cowdrey QC

Frances Barber Caroline Warwick QC

Amy Wren Bethany Brassington

Phil Davis Micky Joy

Tom Hughes Nick Slade

Crew

Peter Moffat

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