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.
Full Cast of Silk
Maxine Peake
Martha Costello
Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader
Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb
Natalie Dormer
Niamh Cranitch
Alex Jennings
Alan Cowdrey
Tom Hughes
Nick Slade
Nina Sosanya
Kate Brockman
Phil Davis
Micky Joy
Jamie Dispirito
Jimmy Johnson
Frances Barber
Caroline Warwick
John Macmillan
John Bright
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner
Indira Varma
George Duggan
Amy Wren
Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison
Harriet Hammond
Jessica Henwick
Amy Lang
Adrian Schiller
Noah Zeigler
Calum Callaghan
Arlo Wright
Michael Müller
James Purdey
Jonathan Jaynes
Harry Loughton
Crew of Silk
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