Silent Witness will be back for season 29 (Image: BBC)
Silent Witness is set to conclude on BBC One with the final two-part episode titled I Believe In Love premiering tonight, February 3. The concluding narrative involves six fatalities resulting from a shooting at a Syrian pizza restaurant.
Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack Hodgson (David Caves) are tasked with identifying the shooter before they can strike again. A suspect is identified through CCTV footage, but he appears to have committed suicide using the same unique bullets used in the attack.
The first part of the story airs tonight, February 3, with the season finale airing tomorrow night, February 4, at 9pm. Amidst solving another mystery, Nikki finds time to browse for wedding dresses.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of their work, both Nikki and Jack struggle to make arrangements for such a significant event. Here’s what we know so far about the 29th season of this long-standing drama.
Emilia Fox as Dr Nikki Alexander (Image: BBC)
Will there be a 29th season of Silent Witness?
Yes, One has confirmed that Silent Witness will return for a 29th season, which was greenlit in January 2025. This forensic series holds the record as the longest-running crime drama currently being broadcast worldwide.
Next year, 2026, will mark the show’s 30th anniversary – a remarkable milestone.
When will Silent Witness season 29 air?
While an official release date has yet to be announced, the new season is anticipated to air in 2026.
Fans of the hit series are eagerly anticipating the release of Silent Witness season 29, with expectations high for a January premiere, following the pattern set by the previous three seasons. Each season typically delivers 10 episodes, woven into five gripping two-episode stories, broadcast on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Jack Hodgson will be back (Image: BBC)
Who is in the cast of Silent Witness season 29?
The upcoming cast line-up has been confirmed to include Emilia Fox and David Caves, reprising their roles as the newlywed duo Nikki Alexander and Jack Hodgson. Season newcomers Harriet, portrayed by Maggie Steed, and Kit, played by Francesca Mills, are also hoped to return, adding to the dynamic ensemble.
Each narrative arc is further enriched by a stellar guest cast, boasting some of the industry’s most prominent names. Emilia Fox shared her insights with TV Guide on the enduring success of the show, stating: “To look at solving crime with a lead female pathologist in a man’s world was inspired and original.”
She added: “Finding clues through the body was a new way of looking at crime solving, and it gave it a real humanity. In finding out how someone died, you learn about their life. A show about death makes you think about the meaning of life.
“It’s got more depth to it than just solving who did it. It’s got so many different layers looking at humanity.”
Silent Witness airs on One on Monday, February 3 from 9pm