Silk
22/02/2011
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.
TV Show Information
Maxine Peake
as Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones
as Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke
as Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs
as Jake Milner
John Macmillan
as John Bright
Alex Jennings
as Alan Cowdrey QC
Frances Barber
as Caroline Warwick QC
Amy Wren
as Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison
as Harriet Hammond
