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.

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  Maxine PeakeMartha Costello QC
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  Rupert Penry-JonesClive Reader QC
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  Neil StukeBilly Lamb
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  Theo Barklem-BiggsJake Milner
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  John MacmillanJohn Bright
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  Alex JenningsAlan Cowdrey QC
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  Frances BarberCaroline Warwick QC
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  Amy WrenBethany Brassington
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  Miranda RaisonHarriet Hammond