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
E1The Goodbye KidFeb 24, 2014 · 1h 0m
Now a QC, Reader celebrates with friends and colleagues but festivities are paused when Cowdrey's son is arrested on suspicion of a policem…
E2Big Fish, Small PondMar 3, 2014 · 1h 0m
Costello defends footballer Jordan Sinclair, who has attacked fellow player Dean Trent on the pitch in front of thousands – with Reader pro…
E3Heavy MetalMar 10, 2014 · 1h 0m
Costello is engaged by euthanasia campaigner and solicitor Aisha Wiseman to defend Sarah Stephens, accused of helping her tetraplegic daugh…
E4Mother CountryMar 17, 2014 · 1h 0m
Costello is approached by solicitor Dani Kakwani, whose nephew Rashid is wanted for extradition by US authorities for his supposed role in…
E5The Real McCoy (1)Mar 24, 2014 · 1h 0m
Costello goes to lockup to visit old flame Sean McBride, who is charged with fatally shooting gangster Jimmy Monk. Despite an obvious bias,…
E6The Real McCoy (2)Mar 31, 2014 · 1h 0m
Believing in McBride's guilt, Reader withdraws from the case, whilst in court Costello's passionate, if biased, speeches lead to accusation…
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
