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 0Death Has No Dominion

A thrilling feature-length mystery for Emilia Fox's team of forensic scientists. Harry and Nikki suspect a dormant serial killer has become active again.

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Episode 0And Then I Fell in Love

Another compelling mystery for Emilia Fox and team in the long-running crime drama. Nikki battles sinister conspirators forcing girls into prostitution.

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Episode 0Paradise Lost

Compelling drama series about a team of forensic pathologists. Nikki is approached to help identify the paltry remains of a serial killer's undiscovered victims.

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Episode 0Domestic

A fresh mystery for Emilia Fox and forensics team in the long-running drama. A puzzling murder in suburbia deeply affects Harry, who knows the family involved. S15 Ep4

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Episode 1Death Has No Dominion: Part 1

Death Has No Dominion, Part 1. Harry and Nikki are called to the scene of a violent and calculated murder. Contains upsetting scenes.

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Episode 2Death Has No Dominion: Part 2

Death Has No Dominion, Part 2. Harry and DI James deviate from the investigation to test DNA from a rival laboratory. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3Domestic: Part 1

Domestic, Part 1. A puzzling family murder in suburbia deeply affects Harry who has history with the family. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Domestic: Part 2

Domestic, Part 2. Harry and Nikki delve deeper into the tangled lives of the inhabitants of Magnolia Drive. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 5Paradise Lost: Part 1

Paradise Lost, Part 1. Nikki is approached to help identify the paltry remains of a serial killer's victims. Adult themes.

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Episode 6Paradise Lost: Part 2

Paradise Lost, Part 2. Nikki is forced to confront manipulative serial killer Arnold Mears face-to-face. Adult themes.

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Episode 7Redhill: Part 1

Redhill, Part 1. Leo battles with the authorities at the notorious Redhill prison. Contains upsetting scenes.

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Episode 8Redhill: Part 2

Redhill, Part 2. While Harry and Nikki investigate DI Bridges, Leo puts himself in danger. Contains prolonged violent scenes.

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Episode 9Fear: Part 1

Fear, Part 1. Leo is determined to uncover the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a young girl. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 10Fear: Part 2

Fear, Part 2. Nikki and Harry track down the Catholic nun behind the exorcism. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 11And Then I Fell in Love: Part 1

And Then I Fell in Love, Part 1. Nikki stumbles across a sinister underworld where teenage girls are groomed for sex. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 12And Then I Fell in Love: Part 2

And Then I Fell in Love, Part 2. Harry and Nikki make a crucial connection between the dead girls and Shannon. Contains upsetting scenes.

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