Silk Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2011 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Silk
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Silk have?
Silk has 3 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 22, 2011 to March 31, 2014.
Is Silk renewed, ended, or canceled?
Silk has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Silk?
It takes 18h 0m (1080 minutes) to watch the complete run of Silk. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 9 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 18-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 9 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Silk?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("Three Sheets to the Wind"), which holds an outstanding rating of 2/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Silk?
Silk is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Silk?
Silk has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Silk?
The primary ensemble cast includes Maxine Peake as Martha Costello QC (age 52), Rupert Penry-Jones as Clive Reader QC (age 56), Neil Stuke as Billy Lamb (age 60), Theo Barklem-Biggs as Jake Milner (age 36).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Maxine Peake | Martha Costello QC | 52 |
| Rupert Penry-Jones | Clive Reader QC | 56 |
| Neil Stuke | Billy Lamb | 60 |
| Theo Barklem-Biggs | Jake Milner | 36 |
| John Macmillan | John Bright | – |
| Alex Jennings | Alan Cowdrey QC | 69 |
| Frances Barber | Caroline Warwick QC | 68 |
| Amy Wren | Bethany Brassington | 36 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Silk are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.