Silent Witness
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
tv Seasons & Episodes
Buried Lies (1)
Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
Feb 21, 1996
Buried Lies (2)
The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
Feb 22, 1996
Long Days, Short Nights (1)
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
Feb 28, 1996
Long Days, Short Nights (2)
The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
Feb 29, 1996
Darkness Visible (1)
The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
Mar 13, 1996
Darkness Visible (2)
Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
Mar 14, 1996
Sins of the Fathers (1)
Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
Mar 27, 1996
Sins of the Fathers (2)
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.
Mar 28, 1996
people Cast
Emilia Fox
Nikki Alexander
David Caves
Jack Hodgson
Maggie Steed
Harriet Maven
Francesca Mills
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apartment Production Companies
BBC
BBC Studios Drama Productions