Silent Witness Launches 29th Season in Birmingham

The long-running BBC crime drama Silent Witness returned for its 29th season on Monday, February 2, 2026, marking a significant shift as the forensic team relocates from London to a new base in Birmingham. The premiere episode, titled "The Disappearance of Alice Hill, Part One," aired at 9 p.m. on BBC One, drawing viewers into a tense investigation involving a hitman who claims responsibility for a high-profile murder case from years earlier, for which another individual remains imprisoned.

The series follows the team's efforts to solve complex crimes through forensic pathology and scientific analysis. In this season, the core group settles into the Sir William Bowman Centre of Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility at Birmingham General Hospital. Leading the ensemble are Dr. Nikki Alexander, played by Emilia Fox, and Jack Hodgson, portrayed by David Caves, who begin the season as newlyweds following their wedding in the previous installment. The couple navigates their marriage alongside professional challenges, including unpacking their equipment in the unfamiliar setting. Joining them are Harriet Maven, the team's forensic pathologist leader, as played by Maggie Steed, and...