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.

A Guilty Mind: Part 1: Episode Image
Episode 1A Guilty Mind: Part 1

A Guilty Mind, Part 1. The pathologists investigate three suspicious deaths in one night on the same ward. Adult themes.

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Episode 2A Guilty Mind: Part 2

A Guilty Mind, Part 2. Nikki's mental instability worsens, and Harry and Leo must get her psychiatric help. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3Lost: Part 1

Lost, Part 1. Leo finds himself haunted by past memories when he returns to Sheffield. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Lost: Part 2

Lost, Part 2. Leo and the team start to wonder if Karl Bentley was wrongly convicted. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 5First Casualty: Part 1

First Casualty, Part 1. Could the drowning of a young mother and an apparent suicide at an army base be linked? Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 6First Casualty: Part 2

First Casualty, Part 2. Having established that Lt Lockford was murdered, Leo makes a startling breakthrough. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 7Bloodlines: Part 1

Bloodlines, Part 1. Harry and human rights lawyer Anna uncover a sinister underworld conspiracy in Budapest. Contains some violent scenes.

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Episode 8Bloodlines: Part 2

Bloodlines, Part 2. The pathologists struggle to clear Harry's name, while the police cover up a conspiracy. Contains some sexual content.

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Episode 9The Prodigal: Part 1

The Prodigal, Part 1. Harry and Nikki are stood down following a major incident at the Dutch Embassy. Adult themes.

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Episode 10The Prodigal: Part 2

The Prodigal,Part 2. The pathologists start to unravel the truth behind the embassy shootings. Adult themes.

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