Silent Witness
Silent Witness

Silent Witness (1996)

7.5 (104 votes)
29 Seasons
February 21, 1996
English
Crime Drama

Synopsis

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Buried Lies (1)
E1

Buried Lies (1)

Feb 21, 1996
60 min
6.9

Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.

Buried Lies (2)
E2

Buried Lies (2)

Feb 22, 1996
60 min
7.7

The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.

Long Days, Short Nights (1)
E3

Long Days, Short Nights (1)

Feb 28, 1996
60 min
7.0

When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.

Long Days, Short Nights (2)
E4

Long Days, Short Nights (2)

Feb 29, 1996
60 min
5.8

The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.

Darkness Visible (1)
E5

Darkness Visible (1)

Mar 13, 1996
60 min
6.9

The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.

Darkness Visible (2)
E6

Darkness Visible (2)

Mar 14, 1996
60 min
7.8

Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.

Sins of the Fathers (1)
E7

Sins of the Fathers (1)

Mar 27, 1996
60 min
7.6

Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.

Sins of the Fathers (2)
E8

Sins of the Fathers (2)

Mar 28, 1996
60 min
7.6

Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.

Trailer

Details

Original Title

Silent Witness

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

29

Episodes

264

Production

BBC, Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles, BBC Studios Drama Productions