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Mhairi Black Cast as Detective in BBC Legal Drama Counsels

The move marks her first TV acting role after leaving Parliament in 2024.

Overview

  • Black will portray Detective Inspector Bridges in four of the eight episodes, with filming due to begin next week in Glasgow.
  • The Glasgow‑set series about young lawyers will air on BBC One and iPlayer and is co-created by Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack with support from Screen Scotland.
  • Leads include Brandon Grace, Ro Kumar, Eilidh Park, George Prentice, Alyth Ross and Rebecca Bell, with established actors such as Michelle Gomez and Derek Riddell also attached.
  • Black stepped down as an MP at the 2024 general election and later said she left the SNP in July over policy disagreements, according to The Times.
  • Early social-media reaction reported by GB News ranged from praise to criticism of the BBC for hiring a former politician over professional actors.