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Series — 2011

Silk (2011)

7.51h 0mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 52 votes.

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Maxine Peake as Martha Costello QC

Maxine Peake

Martha Costello QC

Rupert Penry-Jones as Clive Reader QC

Rupert Penry-Jones

Clive Reader QC

Neil Stuke as Billy Lamb

Neil Stuke

Billy Lamb

Theo Barklem-Biggs as Jake Milner

Theo Barklem-Biggs

Jake Milner

John Macmillan as John Bright

John Macmillan

John Bright

Alex Jennings as Alan Cowdrey QC

Alex Jennings

Alan Cowdrey QC

Frances Barber as Caroline Warwick QC

Frances Barber

Caroline Warwick QC

Amy Wren as Bethany Brassington

Amy Wren

Bethany Brassington

Miranda Raison as Harriet Hammond

Miranda Raison

Harriet Hammond

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