60 minSeason 3 • Episode 6
LatestBelieving 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.
Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. Written by Peter Moffat, the series follows a set of barristers, and what they do to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'. 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.
Acting
Maxine Peake's Martha—ferocious, flawed, utterly captivating.
Writing
Peter Moffat's legal vernacular feels deliciously authentic.
Direction
Tight chamber politics rival the courtroom drama.
Creator
Peter Moffat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peter Moffat drew from his own barrister experience—he failed to take silk twice, which explains the seething authenticity.
The 'silk' title refers to the QC's silk gown, replacing the wool 'stuff' gown—literally a fabric-based class distinction in British law.
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