Silk

Synopsis

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.

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Top of the call sheet

• 
  Maxine Peake
  as Martha Costello QC
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  Rupert Penry-Jones
  as Clive Reader QC
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  Neil Stuke
  as Billy Lamb
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  Theo Barklem-Biggs
  as Jake Milner
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  John Macmillan
  as John Bright
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  Alex Jennings
  as Alan Cowdrey QC

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