Silk 2011
What is Silk?
Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. The series was created by Peter Moffat and follows a set of barristers as they work to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 22, 2011
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. The series was created by Peter Moffat and follows a set of barristers as they work to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'. The show explores the daily goings on of Shoe Lane Chambers and its members in their personal and professional lives. Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello is a key character, facing challenging cases and surprising clients that test her faith in the criminal justice system. She works alongside gifted colleague Clive Reader and pupils Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch. The series was broadcast over three series on BBC One. The show is a drama series about life at the Bar, the dilemmas and problems that modern day barristers have to face, and what it means to become a silk.
Should you watch it?
“Ambitious barristers compete for career advancement while navigating the high-pressure world of the British criminal justice system.”
- authentic legal setting
- strong character development
- intense workplace themes
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas centered on the complexities of the legal profession.
The series features intense professional dilemmas and legal subject matter appropriate for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Bitter End Feb 22, 2011
- E2 High and Dry Mar 1, 2011
- E3 Close Quarters Mar 8, 2011
- E4 Touch and Go Mar 15, 2011
- E5 All Plain Sailing Mar 22, 2011
- E6 Three Sheets to the Wind Mar 29, 2011
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Famous Last Words May 15, 2012
- E2 The House of Ill Repute May 22, 2012
- E3 In the Family Way May 29, 2012
- E4 Wooden Overcoat Jun 5, 2012
- E5 Shooting Blanks (1) Jun 12, 2012
- E6 Shooting Blanks (2) Jun 20, 2012
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Goodbye Kid Feb 24, 2014
- E2 Big Fish, Small Pond Mar 3, 2014
- E3 Heavy Metal Mar 10, 2014
- E4 Mother Country Mar 17, 2014
- E5 The Real McCoy (1) Mar 24, 2014
- E6 The Real McCoy (2) Mar 31, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What does the title Silk mean?
The title refers to the process of barristers attaining the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as taking silk.
Who created the series?
The series was created and written by Peter Moffat.
When was the show broadcast?
The series was broadcast on BBC One between 2011 and 2014.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the professional lives of barristers as they navigate challenging cases and career competition.
How many series were produced?
The show was produced over three series.