Silk

2011 · 3 seasons · 1h 0m · ★ 7.5

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.

Start from S1E1 · The Bitter End

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Season

E1
1. The Bitter End
2011 · 1h 0m
Having just won an important case, Martha Costello 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, she 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?
E2
2. High and Dry
2011 · 1h 0m
In an effort to boost her application, Costello accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Reader is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Costello. As the case draws to a close, Costello begins to realise that things aren't always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
E3
3. Close Quarters

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

Costello defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' case. However, as the cases progress, both Costello and protégé Nick Slade find themselves in challenging positions. Can Costello defend her client without endangering not only her Silk application, but also her career?

Silk

Official trailer

Episodes

1. The Bitter End

2. High and Dry

3. Close Quarters

Cast

4. Touch and Go

5. All Plain Sailing

6. Three Sheets to the Wind