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'. 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.
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
Phil Davis
Micky Joy
Tom Hughes
Nick Slade
Natalie Dormer
Niamh Cranitch
Nina Sosanya
Kate Brockman
Miranda Raison
Harriet Hammond
Indira Varma
George Duggan
Jamie Dispirito
Jimmy Johnson
Jessica Henwick
Amy Lang
Kirsty Bushell
Nicola
Shanaya Rafaat
Fatima Ali
Paul Hilton
Gary Rush
Pip Torrens
HHJ Makin
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