Episode 2

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Silk, Series 2 Episode 2 of 6

Duration: 1 hour

Martha represents Captain Ed Ryan in a court-martial. He is accused of disobeying an order, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old private. Under the watchful eyes of a distraught family who want answers, Martha navigates the army's legal system with the help of Captain Cassidy, Ryan's unit defence officer. Doggedly seeking the truth, Martha slowly peels back the layers of past and present wounds, revealing the shocking reality of modern combat.

Meanwhile, temptation is never far away for Clive, who is warned by Billy to keep his relationship with George Duggan purely professional.

Credits

Martha Costello QC
Maxine Peake
Clive Reader
Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb
Neil Stuke
Micky Joy
Phil Davis
Caroline Warwick QC
Frances Barber
George Duggan
Indira Varma
Alan Cowdrey QC
Alex Jennings
John Bright
John MacMillan
Jake Milner
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Bethany Brassington
Amy Wren
Captain Ed Ryan
Matthew McNulty
Captain Robert Cassidy
Jamie Parker
Lt Col Jack Clemence
Tom Beard
Judge Hoyle
Tim McMullan
Major Scotter
Andrew Woodall
Sgt Major Chris Pierce
Mark Lewis Jones
Mrs Rivers
Sonia Ritter
Paul McGovern
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Private Andy Bloxham
Joshua Mayes-Cooper
Fatima Ali
Shanaya Rafaat
Director
Peter Hoar
Producer
Richard Stokes
Executive Producer
Peter Moffat
Executive Producer
Hilary Salmon
Writer
Peter Moffat

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