Black Silk(1985)
Black Silk Synopsis
Black Silk is a ground breaking 8-part BBC drama series broadcast in 1985. Created by Mustapha Matura and Rudy Narayan, it stars Rudolph Walker as Larry Scott, a charismatic, politically ambitious, and fiercely driven Black barrister advocating for minority communities in London. The series primarily follows Larry Scott taking on tough, complex legal cases while balancing his career with pressing events in his personal and professional life. Alongside Scott, the show highlights key characters like his clerk Julie Smythe, played by Kika Markham, and his mother Marjorie Scott, portrayed by Mona Hammond
Black Silk (1985) is a drama series that premiered on November 7, 1985, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Rudolph Walker, Kika Markham, Mona Hammond and Suzette Llewellyn.
- First aired:
- 1985-11-07
- Last aired:
- 1985-12-26
Black Silk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rudolph Walker
as Larry Scott
Kika Markham
as Julie Smythe
Mona Hammond
as Marjorie Scott
Suzette Llewellyn
as Jasmine Scott
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Black Silk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Black Silk?
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How many seasons of Black Silk are there?
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Black Silk has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 7, 1985.
Is Black Silk still running?
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No. Black Silk is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 26, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Black Silk?
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Black Silk (1985) stars Rudolph Walker, Kika Markham, Mona Hammond and Suzette Llewellyn. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.