Martha represents Jackson Henderson in a passing row case at the Supreme Court. Billy is concerned as he knows the emotional strain a case like this will have on her. Jackson's execution in Jamaica is due soon and Martha faces one of the toughest legal arguments of her whole career. The day of Fatima Ali's trial is coming close and Clive feels that he's not the right barrister for her. He manages to persuade Martha to take the brief instead, leaving him free for the trial of his career, prosecuting Jody Farr.

Silk Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - Series 2, Episode 1
• s02e02 - Series 2, Episode 2
• s02e03 - Series 2, Episode 3
• s02e04 - Series 2, Episode 4
• s02e05 - Series 2, Episode 5
• s02e06 - Series 2, Episode 6

Silk Show Summary

Martha Costello is in her thirties, single, passionate and a defence barrister applying for silk. Innocent until proven guilty are four words she lives by. But how does this fundamental principle stand up to examination by clients who are sometimes good, sometimes bad and sometimes evil?

Martha is faced with challenging cases and surprising clients. Her beliefs and prejudices, her conscience and her faith in the criminal justice system are tested to the limit over the course of the series.
Joining Martha is Clive Reader. He's funny, gifted and dangerous. The same age as Martha, they're called to the bar together. Both are applying for silk - how they perform in court is vital to this process and Clive knows how to play the game.