Silent Witness announces new cast members and plans for future series
whattowatch.com — November 7, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC
The BBC's "Silent Witness" is set to introduce two new cast members for its upcoming 28th series. Maggie Steed will play Harriet Maven, the new Head of The Lyell Centre, and Francesca Mills will portray Kit Brooks, a Crime Analyst. The new series will consist of five stories across ten episodes, starting in early 2025. The plot will begin with a mystery involving the death of an elderly woman, prompting questions about vulnerability and murder. Additionally, the BBC has confirmed that work has begun on a 2026 series. There is no update on the status of existing characters, and details about the potential wedding of leads Nikki and Jack remain unannounced.