7.2
Silk (2011)
7.5 3 seasons 18 episodes Ended
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.
Seasons & episodes
E1Famous Last WordsMay 15, 2012 · 1h 0m
Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. At Shoe Lane Chambers, times are tough, and senior clerk Billy…
E2The House of Ill ReputeMay 22, 2012 · 1h 0m
Costello represents Captain Ed Ryan in a court-martial. He's accused of disobeying direct orders, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old p…
E3In the Family WayMay 29, 2012 · 1h 0m
Reader is in Oxford, prosecuting three students accused of sexually assaulting a waitress. Up against an intimidating defence counsel, he b…
E4Wooden OvercoatJun 5, 2012 · 1h 0m
Costello finds herself in a David v Goliath battle when she represents the driver of a high-security prison van. When some of his prisoners…
E5Shooting Blanks (1)Jun 12, 2012 · 1h 0m
At the Supreme Court, Costello is representing Jackson Henderson in a death row case. Against a ticking clock and with Lamb breathing down…
E6Shooting Blanks (2)Jun 20, 2012 · 1h 0m
Reluctantly representing Farr, Costello vows to do her job, but she will not allow him or Micky Joy to get under her skin. Fighting shiftin…
Cast
Maxine PeakeMartha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-JonesClive Reader QC
Neil StukeBilly Lamb
Theo Barklem-BiggsJake Milner
John MacmillanJohn Bright
Alex JenningsAlan Cowdrey QC
Frances BarberCaroline Warwick QC
Amy WrenBethany Brassington
Miranda RaisonHarriet Hammond
