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Silk

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Martha is becoming increasingly isolated as she fights to defend ex-boyfriend Sean against overwhelming evidence. Determined to ignore an angry Clive, who attempts to force her to confront the holes in her client's story, Martha begins to wonder if she's cut out for this world. As she begins to uncover further lies Sean has told, Martha is shocked when she has to rely on an old enemy if she is to have any hope of clearing his name.

As chambers begin to worry for her emotional stability, Martha's campaign to lead Shoe Lane into a new future begins to suffer. The shocking truth about the case is finally revealed, and after the jury return their verdict a shattered Martha is forced to confront her actions and their effect on the case. Can she move forward from this?

Billy's harassment tribunal comes to a head and, when Shoe Lane votes on the silk to guide them into an uncertain future, Martha must decide what really matters. Show less

Contributors

Martha Costello QC:
Maxine Peake
Clive Reader QC:
Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb:
Neil Stuke
Harriet Hammond:
Miranda Raison
Caroline Warwick QC:
Frances Barber
Alan Cowdrey QC:
Alex Jennings
Jake Milner:
Theo Barklem-Biggs
John Bright:
John Macmillan
Bethany Brassington:
Amy Wren
Micky Joy:
Phil Davis
District Judge Dora Noone:
Elizabeth Bennett
DCI Fitzpatrick:
Vincent Regan
Elizabeth Buchan:
Emma Fielding
Producer:
Matt Strevens
Director:
Cilla Ware

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