Peter Moffat
Director
Silk (2011)
Series 1
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."
Released Feb. 22, 2011
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Bitter End
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?
Feb. 22, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - High and Dry
In an effort to boost her Silk application, Martha accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Clive is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Martha. As the case draws to a close, Martha begins to realise that things are not always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
March 1, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Close Quarters
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?
March 8, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Touch and Go
Martha is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal, at the same time as 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.
March 15, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - All Plain Sailing
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 at the same time as succeeding in her interview?
March 22, 2011, midnight
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S1E6 - Three Sheets to the Wind
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.
March 29, 2011, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1080 min.
Released: Feb. 22, 2011
Last Air Date: March 31, 2014, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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