Skins
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.