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Silk

7.5(49)20111h 0m3 seasons
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Where to watch Silk in Ireland

Silk is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Ireland. Availability checked 23 May 2026.

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Overview

Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. Written by Peter Moffat, the series follows a set of barristers, and what they do to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking 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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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silk in Ireland?+

In Ireland, you can stream Silk on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Silk on Netflix?+

Silk is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

How many seasons of Silk are there?+

Silk has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

Who stars in Silk?+

Silk stars Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Theo Barklem-Biggs and John Macmillan.

When did Silk come out?+

Silk is a 2011 web series created by Peter Moffat.

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