Silent Witness

199628 seriesEntertainment / Detective
Available on
BBC One

The critically acclaimed, award-winning BBC crime drama series, which first aired in 1996, focuses on a team of London-based forensic pathologists and scientists and their investigations into various crimes. Emilia Fox stars as Dr Nikki Alexander, a skilled pathologist whose expertise in archaeology and forensic anthropology make her an invaluable asset. The team work together with police as they seek justice for the victims of violent crimes.

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Episode 1Intent: Part 1

Intent, Part 1. An insurance investigator accuses Leo of falsifying a post-mortem report. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 2Intent: Part 2

Intent, Part 2. Harry puts his career on the line to prove his lover's innocence after Leo is attacked. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3Voids: Part 1

Voids, Part 1. Harry and Nikki find themselves on opposite sides of a high-profile case. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Voids: Part 2

Voids, Part 2. A revelation emerges that Flannery's first wife also died of a stair fall. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 5Run: Part 1

Run, Part 1. Leo is concerned that the police are involved with a cover-up to protect a rogue cop. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 6Run: Part 2

Run, Part 2. With Danielle missing and her lover on the run, Leo struggles to unravel a web of deceit. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 7Shadows: Part 1

Shadows, Part 1. Nikki and Harry try to help wounded victims of a campus shooting. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 8Shadows: Part 2

Shadows, Part 2. Leo's postmortem reveals there were two guns used, and possibly a second shooter. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 9Home: Part 1

Home, Part 1. Leo needs to find a way to help an unfairly deported asylum seeker return to the UK. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 10Home: Part 2

Home, Part 2. Nikki must make hard choices when she discovers that Anton has not been honest with her. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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