Mhairi Black Stars as Detective in BBC Drama “Counsels”
The BBC has unveiled the main cast for its upcoming legal drama, “Counsels.” Mhairi Black will play a key role as a detective in this compelling series. The show focuses on young lawyers navigating their lives during a pivotal time in their careers.
Key Cast Members
The series features a talented ensemble including:
- Brandon Grace
- Ro Kumar
- Eilidh Park
- George Prentice
- Alyth Ross
- Rebecca Bell
Alongside these emerging stars, several established actors join the cast:
- Michelle Gomez (known for “Doom Patrol” and “The Flight Attendant”)
- Derek Riddell (from “Happy Valley” and “Industry”)
- Laura Haddock (featured in “What It Feels Like For A Girl” and “The Recruit”)
- Daniela Nardini (from “This Life” and “Sunset Song”)
- Michael Nardone (seen in “Traces” and “The Night Manager”)
- Sally Howitt (known for “River City” and “Dinosaur”)
- Stuart Bowman (from “Department Q” and “Only Child”)
- Neshla Caplan (featured in “The Rig” and “Rebus”)
- Stephen Purdon (known for “River City” and “Sweet Sixteen”)
Creative Team Behind “Counsels”
The drama has been created by Scottish writers Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack. Elsley is well-known for co-creating the E4 drama “Skins” and has expressed his excitement about leading this project with McCormack, a product of the BBC Writers’ Drama Room.
“Counsels” is being produced by Balloon Entertainment for multiple BBC platforms, including BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Scotland. This new series promises to capture the intensity and complexity of legal battles while addressing the personal challenges faced by its characters.
