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Series 1

6 episodes · 22nd February 2011

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Episodes

01 The Bitter End still The Bitter End Episode 122nd February 2011 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? 02 High and Dry still High and Dry Episode 21st March 2011 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. 03 Close Quarters still Close Quarters Episode 38th March 2011 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? 04 Touch and Go still Touch and Go Episode 415th March 2011 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. 05 All Plain Sailing still All Plain Sailing Episode 522nd March 2011 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? 06 Three Sheets to the Wind still Three Sheets to the Wind Episode 629th March 2011 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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Cast & Crew

01 Maxine Peake profile Maxine Peakeas Martha Costello QC 02 Rupert Penry-Jones profile Rupert Penry-Jonesas Clive Reader QC 03 Neil Stuke profile Neil Stukeas Billy Lamb 04 Theo Barklem-Biggs profile Theo Barklem-Biggsas Jake Milner 05 John Macmillan profile John Macmillanas John Bright 06 Alex Jennings profile Alex Jenningsas Alan Cowdrey QC 07 Frances Barber profile Frances Barberas Caroline Warwick QC 08 Amy Wren profile Amy Wrenas Bethany Brassington 09 Miranda Raison profile Miranda Raisonas Harriet Hammond 10 Peter Moffat profile Peter MoffatCreator
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