Not many television programs get to live this long. One of the longest running Crime Drams on British Television returns next week with a new season for its faithful fans. Silent Witness Series 21 brings ten new episodes as forensic pathologists Harry and Nikki get involved in new cases.
Silent Witness Series 21 Cast
Produced by Richard Stokes for BBC, the crime drama brings back most of its main cast in ten episodes premiering in January 2018.
Silent Witness Series 21 (2018)
Developed By: Nigel McCrery
Cast: Emilia Fox, Richard Lintern, David Caves, Liz Carr
Network: BBC Four, BBC First, Australia
Air Date: 8th January 2018
Silent Witness Series 21 Plot
First released in 1996, the series was based on a forensic pathologist that McCrery knew personally. The series follows a team of forensic pathologist as they solved cases for the police. Later the series introduced Dr. Nikki, and anthropologist, who becomes a permanent member of the crime solving team.
The last season ended on a thrilling episode set in Mexico, in the backdrop of a drug war. Silent Witness Series 21 begins with equally thrilling and exciting episode when Nikki’s friend Sally Vaughn goes missing.
Silent Witness Series 21 Trailer
Watch this trailer of Silent Witness Series 21 and tell us if you are ready for the new installment of the drama series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi_cO8Dx3P4
Silent Witness Series 21 Epoisodes
Can’t wait to find out more about what’s in store for you in the new season? Take a peek inside with our series episode guide.
Episodes one and two
When Nikki’s (Emilia Fox) pathologist friend Sally Vaughn (Emma Fielding) disappears, suspicion falls on her colleague, David Cannon (Julian Rhind-Tutt), who is invited to work at the Lyell while police investigate Sally’s disappearance. Nikki is tasked with keeping close watch over his movements as his behaviour becomes increasingly erratic.
Episodes three and four
A series of tragic events are linked to the hacking of a hospital database and the subsequent blackmailing of patients in return for silence over their guilty secrets.
Episodes five and six
A US Diplomat is shot dead in a central London square, forcing Nikki (Emilia Fox), Jack (David Caves), Clarissa (Liz Carr) and Thomas (Richard Lintern) to work closely with the Embassy and the FBI to overcome jurisdictional hurdles.
Episodes seven and eight
A road traffic accident leads to the Lyell team uncovering a large number of abuse cases in a group of homes providing assisted living to those with disabilities. The team – Clarissa in particular – has to fight not only for justice but against prejudice and discrimination.
Episodes nine and ten
It’s Christmas morning and Nikki, Jack, Thomas and Clarissa are just settling down for their respective festive celebrations when they are interrupted by a call-out to a family home – and the horrific aftermath of a shooting spree.
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