The legal drama’s third series begins at 9pm on Monday 24 February on BBC One and feelings run high when a murder trial close to home sends shockwaves through Shoe Lane Chambers.

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Clive (Rupert Penry-Jones) has finally become a Silk but his celebration party is dramatically cut short when news of the arrest of the son of the Head of Chambers for killing a police officer reaches the celebrations. Martha (Maxine Peake) must step in to defend the young man despite the overwhelming evidence.

Can Clive help Martha ask the tough questions needed and can Martha uncover the truth about what happened in time? Meanwhile Billy (Neil Stuke) is struggling to cope with his secret and a new Practice Manager sends ripples through the Clerks Room.

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