Silk

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.

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

Alex Jennings

Alan Cowdrey QC