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I can't wait for this next series to start. I have missed the drama in my life!
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I love this programme! As a barrister myself I can associate with some of the content. I think Maxine plays Martha brilliantly!

Silk is the best drama on TV. Totally gripped with tonights episode. I think Maxine is fantastic.She has come a long way since Dinnerladies. Keep going girl!

Would Martha really have encouraged Brendan to testify against the Farrs knowing that if he went free he would be tortured and killed? I enjoyed the programme but felt uncomfortable with this aspect of the case, thinking she would have weighed the consequences and realised what was going to happen to him

This is a wonderfully wordy script well delivered especially by Maxine Peake . The addition of Frances Barber is the icing on the cake !

Silk is a good series,but it has one fault. Many of the main characters who are supposed to be intelligent and strong minded are portrayed as smokers. Smokers may be intelligent or they may be strong minded, but they cannot be both !

fantastic program @fierce a dilemma send him to jail for 12 years or prove him innocent

I like 'Silk' very much, I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of series 2, and think Maxine Peake is very good. But please, Ms Peake, please could you give an interview, just once, where you don't bring up the issue of class, accent, or being a northerner? I don't recall Richard Armitage, who is also a Northerner with a discernible accent, ever harping on about the issue. Please do give it a break.

My partner and me love Silk, Great casting and fabulous scripts by Peter Moffat are a winning solution. Still reeling after last nights ending which has made you question everything Martha stands for. Any tv show that you still think about the next day in my book is award winning. Well done to the 主播大秀

Another great 主播大秀 production totally ruined by the incessant and unneccessary background ?music? Why! Why! Why! It ruins the enjoyment. So many of my friends say the same thing. When will someone listen!!!!

I believe this story is not credible; a simpleton bullied into committing acts of violence. Then it turns out he has a soft heart and turns himself in. In real life, the Farrs would have thrown him out as being too soft. Would someone who immediately felt repugnance for his crime have gone through with it? He would probably have a long string of minor convictions, about which we heard nothing. Clearly, he should have been in some form of care, and I think might have been if he had simply run away from the Farrs after they mutilated his toes. All fiction departs from reality but this went too far.

Just out of interest, didn't anybody notice the judge (who as a circuit judge should have been addressed throughout as "Your Honour", NOT "My Lord) directing the jury to return a verdict of "guilty"? Such directins were effectively outlawed by the House olf Lords in the case of John Stonehouse, some-time Postmaster General and Reggie Perrin impersonator, in1978. The judgement was reaffirmed in R v Wang, 2005 when they said (at paragraph 18) "We would.. answer the certified question by saying that there are no circumstances in which a judge is entitled to direct a jury to return a verdict of guilty." Just thought I'd mention it! Apart from that, a great episode.

In reply to Redpaladin 6. Some smokers can be intelligent and strong minded, some of them are so strongminded and intelligent as to stand up for thier beliefs just like Martha in this powerful and gripping drama. More of this type of excellent theatre please.

Maxine, please keep up the good work in addressing gender and class issues, too few people do this or are even aware: the time is now!!!

What happened to the pupils Niamh and Nick?! :( They aren't in Season 2!

Hello Fiona Wickham#12 - Thank-you for sharing Danny Cohen's findings, but they only serve to demonstrate how little notice the 主播大秀 takes. The persistent intrusive nature of the music on Silk- the volume particularly - flies in the face of the findings and promises in the article you reference. It astounds me that the programme makers cannot be aware of what a destructive force they are wreaking upon their own creation. Might it be that they "approve" the programme in a perfectly equipped cInema sound environment which does not adequately replicate the reality of most viewers' watching (and listening) experience? The problem is not a general one- it is specific to the ruination of this particular programme by the sound mix.

This, along with series such as Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, is what makes the 主播大秀's licence fee worthwhile. Silk is brilliant - drama I really enjoy - and Maxine Peake is utterly superb as Martha Costello. I don't know whether it is an accurate portrayal of a QC but I can watch her in this role for hours. She seems honest and with a conscience - not qualities that immediately come to mind relating to the legal profession - but she is one of the best things to happen in television drama. Thank you for the entertainment.

The best series on 主播大秀 One You feel the highs and lows that Maxine portrays in Martha's journey. Absolutely great. I love a series when you can engage with the characters. I find myself cheering 'when Martha wins the case which is very odd considering its a fictitious drama I cant wait for tomorrows episode highlight of the week well done Maxine you make Silk feel more believable

The first series was great so here's hoping the second one is too. One thing though - have I missed something - I thought Martha was pregnant in the last series but don't think this has been mentioned so far?

I think Silk is fantastic. I've been hooked from episode one. Compared to alot of courtroom dramas Silk carries a weight of authenticity, which is excellently executed by Maxine Peake. Tuning in to see sexy Maxine is a pleasure and never a chore. I can't wait for tonights episode. If all Qcs looked like Peake, there would be alot more career criminals.

Tont Dawes is absolutely correct. Music in the background of many programmes is infuriating. Is it an idea to pay the royalties through the side door?

To Richard Stokes: Richard - what about Martha's pregnancy - I'm consumed with curiosity about this!

I agree with Lizabetty: what has happened Martha's pregnancy?

This otherwise excellent programme is flawed by poor legal research. This week鈥檚 episode saw Martha鈥檚 client apparently pleading guilty to a serious assault on a shopkeeper; the charge of attempted murder was apparently dropped because they couldn鈥檛 prove 鈥渋ntent鈥� and he pleaded to a lesser offence.
That he received a sentence of 8 years suggests that was under Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861, for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment. But hang on - EXACTLY the same element of 鈥渋ntent鈥� is needed for that as for murder. So it must have been a Section 20 offence ; however the maximum penalty for that is FIVE years. AND he鈥檇 have to have been given credit for a guilty plea 鈥� that鈥檚 up to a year off, depending when he entered his plea. (Criminal Justice Act 2003 S 144鈥�)
We also heard the victim giving evidence. Why? I didn鈥檛 hear the phrase 鈥淣ewton hearing鈥� uttered by anyone鈥�.
I suggest someone buys the writer(s) a copy of Archbold (the criminal barrister鈥檚 bible) for Christmas.

Msg 27 - Martha had a miscarriage after she was punched by that vicious criminal that seemed obsessed with her in the last series.

I have just finished watching Episode 3 from Series 2 of Silk. Firstly, as always, Maxine Peake is sooo good. She's such an excellent actress and she makes the series for me. However, in Episode 3 there is an amazing performance from an actor called Morgan Watkins. He is so believable that I seriously found it hard to believe the lines were learnt! He surely has a great career ahead of him. Brilliant!

Like everyone else I absolutely love this series but I just felt I had to provide a positive comment to Richard Stokes about the background music as I completely disagree with the other comments made above - I think the music (and level of volume) is spot on and totally in keeping with the fast paced and intense atmosphere of the programme and the barristers and solicitors rushing too and from chambers or the court, adding to the excitement and tension... watching episode 4 I found myself wondering whether I could purchase it from anywhere!

I am enjoying the series but echo the comments about smoking on this and other series. I would like to take issue with a couple of incidents on the episode about the Court Martial; an officer wearing head dress in the Mess - that is the type of thing that a subaltern would get extras for. Maxine drinking from a bottle in the Mess would be a definite no-no, the Mess Secretary would have a purple fit.

Otherwise a good quality series with strong characters.

I totally agree with stephharrisuk about the music. The volume is perfect for this show and it just adds to the fast paced drama. This is the best drama the 主播大秀 have put out in years. It is so compelling to watch such great tv. The star of the show of course is Maxine. She really deserves to win an award for such an amazing portrayal. All of the other characters blend in perfectly. And finally, who really cares about small issues like her smoking or drinking. In no way does this detract from the story. We can pick on so many trivial issues which maybe dont work for us, but credit where its due. This show is amazing!!! Well done 主播大秀

Where do we go from here ! The programme is a fantastic production and although I am up for a new series but for some of the research .
Some points have already been mentioned so I won't dwell, casting is first class and the story lines ( narrative ) seem weak with content .
The star is Maxine peake as Martha and is quintessential to the programme...Look forward to the new series

I have enjoyed the Silk series very much, especially the first series. I thought the characters were well drawn. Maxine Peake is a SUPERB actress. We are looking forward to the next series. I thought Clive's character wasn't as punchy as in the first series; the relationship with Goerge detracted from the character's strong sense of ambition so well portrayed in the first series. The main plea for the next series is PLEASE make the scripts a little less challenging to follow!! The plots were not clear in any of the episodes and some of the procedures of Law are not familiar to most of us. The stories in the first series had more bite and perhaps next time a slightly greater emphasis on storyline would be appreciated! I thought the first series got the balance just right between story; portrayal of a lawyer's office; the court procedures and interplay of characters. In the current series I thought the exploration of issues was well done; what is justice; right and wrong, an examination of the grey areas of situations and between characters; the tensions between the sexes; women in power positions; prejudices....that aren't even recognised in ourselves...I could go on...! WELL DONE to all involved Thank you for an excellent piece of drama. Fiona and family

Does anyone know the name of the track that was being played as he was going into the body scanner?

It's Puncture Repair by Elbow. I also adore this drama (not loved anything as much since the West Wing) - more episodes in series 3 please!

Thank you so much katiedc!! :) I have only one of their albums..build a rocket boys...they did cross my mind funnily enough..the piano possibly! And yes, best series (since 2) I've got into for a while!

I've just seen the last episode of this current series and would like to say how brilliantly well played by all the cast. I am on sorry that the 主播大秀 con only do 6 at a stretch. I am doubly disappointed as I have also finished watch the Good Wife end too, in the past three weeks. I would love it if the Silk writers could perhaps ask Tony or Ridley Scott to perhaps guest write or direct.

Watching Silk in the second season was such a huge pleasure. We have such a great legacy of television to preserve and continue in this country. With today鈥檚 budget cuts and era of reality driven programming, the standard of Silk throughout made me proud to be British. It showed a commitment to excellence in every way 鈥揹ialogue, settings, plots, casting and fabulous acting from everyone (Maxine Peake is incredible). Thank you for showing us we can still do it. More please.

curious37 - 3 generations of my family all had the same question! Brilliant music throughout, thank you katiedc

Excellent drama, everyone plays their part so well..... I hope there will be a third series.

So sad that the series has ended already, this really has been a brilliant series. Once again, acting of the highest calibre, I hope the 主播大秀 have already started on the next episodes, this intelligent programme will be sorely missed.

Well Tony Dawes i cant agree, this is the best series ive watched in decades and i wasnt aware of any background music, acting and scripts first rate. People that complain about the accuracy of the law arent really watching for the enjoyment, its never going to be exactly spot on, relax and watch it for what it is. Cant believe its veronica from shameless, i live in Australia and never saw her in anything else.

I am an avid fan of series 1 & 2. When can we expect to see series 3 ??. I watched the series on T. V. and then bought both series 1 and 2 in DVD form, and have watched the DVDs twice. An excellent T V court drama. Well done 主播大秀.

JamesDublin