Silk
Silk
Silk
Drama
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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."
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2011-02-22
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Martha Costello
Rupert Penry-Jones
Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader
Neil Stuke
Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Alan Cowdrey
Frances Barber
Frances Barber
Caroline Warwick
John Macmillan
John Macmillan
John Bright
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner
Amy Wren
Amy Wren
Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison
Miranda Raison
Harriet Hammond
Jessica Henwick
Jessica Henwick
Amy Lang
Official Videos
Silk: Series 3 - Trailer - BBC One
Silk: Series 3 - Trailer - BBC One
Episodes - Season 1
The Bitter End
The Bitter End
Episode 1
Having just won an important case, Martha is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a good reference for her Silk application. Under huge time pressure, Martha has to prepare overnight. But will she be able to satisfy both the personal and the professional demands placed on her? Or will she be forced to sacrifice one case in order to win the other?
High and Dry
High and Dry
Episode 2
In an effort to boost her Silk application, Martha accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Clive is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Martha. As the case draws to a close, Martha begins to realise that things are not always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
Close Quarters
Close Quarters
Episode 3
Martha defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' court case. However, as the cases progress, both Martha and Nick find themselves in challenging positions. Can Martha save her client without endangering not only her silk application, but also her career?
Touch and Go
Touch and Go
Episode 4
Martha is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal, at the same time as trying to get bail for another client. In the meantime, pressure increases on the pupils as the tenancy deadline draws near. And Clive receives some astonishing news which could change not only his personal life, but life at chambers for everyone.
All Plain Sailing
All Plain Sailing
Episode 5
Martha prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being properly defended by her colleague, Noah. Meanwhile, Nick takes on his first major case, and both Martha and Clive have their Silk interviews. Will Martha be able to ensure a fair trial for the teacher at the same time as succeeding in her interview?
Three Sheets to the Wind
Three Sheets to the Wind
Episode 6
Martha takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old Bailey. However, when the case starts to fall apart, Martha must try to remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it is decision time for the pupils, and the fate of chambers hangs in the balance.
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