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 1A Time to Heal: Part 1

Time to Heal, Part 1. Sam Ryan embarks on a journey home to Northern Ireland after the discovery of two bodies. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 2A Time to Heal: Part 2

Time to Heal, Part 2. The investigation leads Sam towards a member of her own family. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3Death by Water: Part 1

Death by Water, Part 1. Harry and Leo clash during an investigation on the English coast. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Death by Water: Part 2

Death by Water, Part 2. Leo hunts for the source of the children's symptoms before any more fatalities occur. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 5Nowhere Fast: Part 1

Nowhere Fast, Part 1. A jockey is crushed by his mount in what seems to be an accident. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 6Nowhere Fast: Part 2

Nowhere Fast, Part 2. Nikki, Leo and Harry uncover evidence pointing towards a syndicate member. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 7Body 21: Part 1

Body 21, Part 1. The team uncover a web of lies when they investigate a train crash. Some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 8Body 21: Part 2

Body 21, Part 2. Body 21 reveals more secrets about the cause of the crash to the team. Some upsetting scenes.

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