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Silent Witness

  • TV Series
  • 1996– 1996–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
11K
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Emilia Fox in Silent Witness (1996)
Forensic pathologists face personal and professional challenges in a moody, tense thriller that moves from the crime scene to the lab.
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Crimes through the eyes of a team of forensic pathologists and forensic scientists.Crimes through the eyes of a team of forensic pathologists and forensic scientists.Crimes through the eyes of a team of forensic pathologists and forensic scientists.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
11K
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POPULARITY
134
28
  • Stars
    • Emilia Fox
    • William Gaminara
    • David Caves
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    • William Gaminara
    • David Caves
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    • Trivia
      The main character in the original series was based on Professor Helen Whitwell, a forensic pathologist based in Sheffield, whom Nigel McCrery had known while serving as a police officer.
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      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.65 (2012)

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    8/10
    Entertainingly ridiculous
    This show is a favourite of mine. I'm rarely bored watching it, but anyone thinking it's realistic must be high as a kite.

    It has good pace and throws enough red herrings in the mix to keep me (usually) unsure as to who did what and how it will all pan out.

    However, you do have to swallow the idea of a forensic team that could easily be confused with a posse of rogue policemen. These people don't just do forensic science and make occasional court appearances. They barge past detectives to interrogate witnesses (the detectives never seem to mind this) and chase and tackle suspects. They have guns held to their heads every so often. They get out there and meet all the players, sometimes even date them. Some of them do it all tottering around in high heels. It's utterly ridiculous but the success of the show testifies to its dependable entertainment value. Enjoy with a large grain of salt.
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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1996 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • English
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      • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • A+E Networks
      • Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles
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