Silk

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Maxine Peake Martha Costello QC

Rupert Penry-Jones Clive Reader QC

Neil Stuke Billy Lamb

Theo Barklem-Biggs Jake Milner

John Macmillan John Bright