Silk

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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  Maxine Peake

  Martha Costello QC
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  Rupert Penry-Jones

  Clive Reader QC
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  Neil Stuke

  Billy Lamb
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  Theo Barklem-Biggs

  Jake Milner
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  John Macmillan

  John Bright
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  Alex Jennings

  Alan Cowdrey QC
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  Frances Barber

  Caroline Warwick QC
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  Amy Wren

  Bethany Brassington
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  Miranda Raison

  Harriet Hammond