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BAFTA TV AWARD® nominee

Silk

Silk is a fast-paced drama following the rivalry and tension on the front line of criminal law. Martha Costello is a brilliant defense lawyer with a reputation for defending the poor and downtrodden. She is about to apply to become a member of the highly prestigious Queen's Counsel, but she's not the only one; Clive Reader is charming, gifted and dangerous. Only one is likely to be made QC.
IMDb 8.020116 episodes
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1
    February 22, 2011
    49min
    TV-14
    Having just won an important case, Martha is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a good reference for her Silk application. Under huge time pressure, Martha has to prepare overnight. But will she be able to satisfy both the personal and the professional demands placed on her? Or will she be forced to sacrifice one case in order to win the other?
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  2. S1 E2 - Episode 2
    March 1, 2011
    59min
    TV-14
    In an effort to boost her Silk application, Martha accepts a rape case, against her better judgment. Even worse, Clive is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Martha. As the case draws to a close, Martha begins to realize that things are not always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
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  3. S1 E3 - Episode 3
    March 8, 2011
    50min
    TV-14
    Martha defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' court case. However, as the cases progress, both Martha and Nick find themselves in challenging positions. Can Martha save her client without endangering not only her silk application, but also her career?
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  4. S1 E4 - Episode 4
    March 15, 2011
    50min
    TV-14
    Martha is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal while also trying to get bail for another client. In the meantime, pressure increases on the pupils as the tenancy deadline draws near. And Clive receives some astonishing news which could change not only his personal life, but life at chambers for everyone.
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  5. S1 E5 - Episode 5
    March 22, 2011
    50min
    TV-14
    Martha prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being properly defended by her colleague, Noah. Meanwhile, Nick takes on his first major case, and both Martha and Clive have their Silk interviews. Will Martha be able to ensure a fair trial for the teacher and still succeed in her interview?
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  6. S1 E6 - Episode 6
    March 29, 2011
    50min
    TV-14
    Martha takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old Bailey. However, when the case starts to fall apart, Martha must try to remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it is decision time for the pupils, and the fate of chambers hangs in the balance.
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Audio languages
English Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Michael Offer
Producers
Cameron RoachHilary Salmon
Starring
Maxine PeakeRupert Penry-JonesNeil Stuke
Studio
BBC America
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