Silk
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 18 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2014
Premiered: Tue, Feb 22, 2011
Peter MoffatLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “The Real McCoy (2)”
Believing in McBride's guilt, Reader withdraws from the case, whilst in court Costello's passionate, if biased, speeches lead to accusations of 'performing'. Increasingly the evidence suggests that McBride was indeed the owner of the gun that killed Monk though, as the trial continues, Lamb brings in Micky Joy to highlight police corruption and present McBride as a victim of a dishonest Inspector.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Silk: Series 3 - Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-14
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Moffat
Dru Masters
Matt Strevens
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Strevens
Producer
Dru Masters
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silk
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What is Silk about?
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.
How many seasons does Silk have?
Silk comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Silk?
Key cast members in Silk include Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Theo Barklem-Biggs, John Macmillan.
Who created or directed Silk?
Silk was developed and directed by Peter Moffat.