The programme remained in an academic setting until the end of series 16 when the Lyell appeared to have become separated from the University and operated as a stand-alone institution.Įach series is typically made up of a series of two-part stories. This changed to London from the start of the fourth series, following Sam as she took up an academic position in the Lyell Centre, the Pathology Department of UCL. The first three series were set in Cambridge. However, during the early years of the show several characters appeared regularly to investigate each case. During later series of the show, detectives and investigators tend to differ from episode to episode, with guest artists appearing in these roles. His replacement, Dr Thomas Chamberlain ( Richard Lintern), is introduced at the start of the 17th series.Īlthough the show focuses heavily on areas of pathology, the police also have a presence in each case. At the climax of the 16th series, Leo is killed in an explosion. He is succeeded by forensics expert Jack Hodgson ( David Caves) and his assistant Clarissa Mullery ( Liz Carr). She eventually overcomes Leo's reluctance and, with Harry's support, is offered and accepts a position on the team.īefore the 16th series begins, Harry has left to accept a position in New York City. Dr Alexander is able to assist in a set of cases being investigated by the team, as it turns out she has "worked in forensic pathology in Johannesburg for six months" and is certified by the Home Office to practise. While working as a forensic anthropologist, she appropriates facilities and software in the pathology department to analyse an Iron Age find, with the belated, bemused and begrudging approval of Dalton. There was a succession of regular supporting characters, changing almost every series, but Dr Leo Dalton ( William Gaminara) and Dr Harry Cunningham ( Tom Ward), who were introduced in the sixth series, continued as lead characters following Ryan's departure, with Dalton replacing her as professor.Ī new character, Dr Nikki Alexander ( Emilia Fox), was introduced in mid-series eight, based on Dr Brooke Magnanti, a forensic scientist based in Sheffield. The programme followed the activities of pathologist Sam Ryan, played by Amanda Burton, until she departed early in the eighth series. The main character in the original series was based on Professor Helen Whitwell, a forensic pathologist based in Sheffield, who McCrery had known while serving as a police officer. In 2011, for example, Series 14 attracted an average audience of nine million viewers. Silent Witness continues to achieve good audience ratings in the UK. The programme is broadcast in more than 235 territories, including ABC in Australia, Showcase and the Knowledge Network in Canada, KRO in the Netherlands, TV One and Prime in New Zealand, BBC First in South Africa and BBC America in the United States. Series 26 saw Aki Omoshaybi, Rhiannon May and Alistair Michael join the regular cast. The cast was joined by Genesis Lynea from series 24, who departed at the end of series 25. At the end of series 23 Carr and Lintern both departed. Since her departure the series has featured an ensemble cast, which initially consisted of William Gaminara, Tom Ward and Emilia Fox, and later on David Caves, Liz Carr and Richard Lintern alongside Emilia Fox. Sam Ryan before leaving the show during the eighth series. Īmanda Burton starred as primary character Dr. Twenty-six series of Silent Witness have been broadcast since 1996. First broadcast in 1996, the series was created by Nigel McCrery, a former murder squad detective based in Nottingham. Silent Witness is a British crime drama television series produced by the BBC, which focuses on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes.
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