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Silk

2011-02-22 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama

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.

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Creators
Peter Moffat
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Maxine PeakeMaxine PeakeMartha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-JonesRupert Penry-JonesClive Reader QC
Neil StukeNeil StukeBilly Lamb
Theo Barklem-BiggsTheo Barklem-BiggsJake Milner
John MacmillanJohn MacmillanJohn Bright
Alex JenningsAlex JenningsAlan Cowdrey QC
Frances BarberFrances BarberCaroline Warwick QC
Amy WrenAmy WrenBethany Brassington
Miranda RaisonMiranda RaisonHarriet Hammond

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