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Silk

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Martha Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. At Shoe Lane Chambers times are tough, and senior clerk Billy struggles to keep things afloat while Clive Reader tries to be stoic about his unsuccessful silk application.

Martha is defending Brendan Kay, a member of one of London's biggest crime outfits. He is accused of blinding a man, who allegedly disrespected their 'number two'. Martha's job is made harder because Brendan's solicitor, Micky Joy, is an old school player of the system who walks both sides of the line.

Also up against a notorious QC, Caroline Warwick, nicknamed Lady Macbeth for her uncompromising approach in court, Martha feels herself pulled by the various political forces around her, and realises to win she will need an all or nothing defence.

Meanwhile, Clive takes on a sensitive case with a new solicitor, George Duggan. Show less

Contributors

Director:
Peter Hoar
Martha Costello QC:
Maxine Peake
Clive Reader:
Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb:
Neil Stuke
Micky Joy:
Phil Davis
Caroline Warwick QC:
Frances Barber
George Duggan:
Indira Varma
Alan Cowdrey QC:
Alex Jennings
John Bright:
John Macmillan
Jake Milner:
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Bethany Brassington:
Amy Wren
Brendan Kay:
Paul Kynman
Jody Farr:
Finbar Lynch
Derek Storey:
Jonathan McGuinness
Fatima Ali:
Shanaya Rafaat
Judge Goodbrand:
Nicholas Jones
Prison Officer:
Kemal Sylvester
Female Silk:
Claire Porter
Gaoler:
Seun Shote
PC Brett:
Phil Deguara
Count Clerk:
Christopher James
Executive Producer:
Peter Moffat
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon

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