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.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Having just won an important case, Martha Costello 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, she 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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Directed by Michael OfferWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Paul Hilton, Owen Teale, William Chubb, Iain Mitchell, Peter Vaughan, Sutara Gayle, Christianne Oliveira, Gerard Horan
In an effort to boost her application, Costello accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Reader is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Costello. As the case draws to a close, Costello begins to realise that things aren't always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
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Directed by Michael OfferWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Paul Hilton, Pip Torrens, Sian Brooke, John Light, Kerry Godliman, Jack James, Buffy Davis, Jane Lucas
Costello defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' case. However, as the cases progress, both Costello and protégé Nick Slade find themselves in challenging positions. Can Costello defend her client without endangering not only her Silk application, but also her career?
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Directed by David EvansWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Reece Noi, Adrian Schiller, Will Keen, Aden Gillett, Mark Flitton, Alison Newman, Rupert Wickham, Penelope McGhie
Costello 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. Meanwhile, Reader receives some astonishing news which could change not only his personal life, but life at chambers for everyone.
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Directed by David EvansWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Reece Noi, Adrian Schiller, Dorian Lough, Syreeta Kumar, Peter Wight, Philip Bretherton, Ariyon Bakare, Aaron Shosanya
Costello 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 Zeigler. Meanwhile, Slade takes on his first major case, and both Costello and Reader have their Silk interviews. Will Costello be able to ensure the teacher a fair trial at the same time as succeeding in her interview?
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Directed by Catherine MorsheadWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Paul Hilton, Pip Torrens, Adrian Schiller, Paul Ready, Fenella Woolgar, Ryan Hayward, Lauren Rose Crace, Shannon Tarbet
Costello 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, she must remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it's decision time for the pupils, and the fate of chambers hangs in the balance.
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Directed by Catherine MorsheadWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Alex Jennings, Paul Hilton, Reece Noi, Will Keen, Owen Teale, Laura Greenwood, Adrian Dunbar, Brodie Ross
