Silk
2011•18+•3 Seasons•18 Episodes•7.5•Ended
Drama
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.
Creator
Peter Moffat
Network
BBC One
Origin
GB
Cast
Maxine Peake
Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner
John Macmillan
John Bright
Alex Jennings
Alan Cowdrey QC
Frances Barber
Caroline Warwick QC
Amy Wren
Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison
Harriet Hammond
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