Mhairi Black
Mhairi Black to star in BBC drama Counsels
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black is set to make her TV acting debut in the upcoming BBC series Counsels, playing Detective Inspector Bridges in four episodes. The Glasgow-based drama, co-created by Skins writer Bryan Elsley, follows young lawyers navigating high-stakes careers. Black, who left politics in 2024, expressed excitement about the role and filming in her hometown.
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black joins BBC drama Counsels
Former Scottish National Party MP Mhairi Black has been cast as a detective in the upcoming BBC legal drama Counsels, marking her first television acting role. The eight-part series, set and filmed in Glasgow, follows young lawyers navigating their careers and personal lives. Black, who left politics in recent years, expressed excitement about the opportunity to perform in her hometown.