What "Silk" 1-th episode about
Following a successful defense in a cuddle trial, barrister Martha Costello finds herself involved in two last-minute cases by the chambers' senior clerk, Billy. The cases are due to be heard the next morning and Martha is forced to stay up all night preparing. The following morning she is joined by Nick, a new trainee barrister, who she is showing the ropes to. The defendants of the two cases are Rush who is up on an aggravated burglary and Mercedes who is accused of being a drug mule.
Episode number: 1
Episode release date: 22 february 2011 at 21:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.6