Silent Witness

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Silent Witness follows the work of forensic pathologist Dr. Sam Ryan, played by Amanda Burton. The series was created by an ex-police officer, Nigel McCrery - who has also published five Silent Witness novels based on the series,... more »

Welcome to the Silent Witness guide at TV.com.

Silent Witness follows the work of forensic pathologist Dr. Sam Ryan, played by Amanda Burton. The series was created by an ex-police officer, Nigel McCrery - who has also published five Silent Witness novels based on the series, entitled:
Silent Witness (1996)
Strange Screams Of Death (1997)
The Spider's Web (1998)
Faceless Strangers (2001)
In Search Of Evil (2003)

In the sixth series in 2002, Sam was joined by two more pathologists - Leo Dalton (William Gaminara) and Harry Cunningham (Tom Ward). In 2004, Amanda Burton left the series and Nikki Alexander joined the team, played by Emilia Fox.less «

• Amanda Burton/ Sam Ryan

  I really like the early silent witness episodes and have most of them on dvd, there is still one season left to get. i was just wondering if anyone knows which episode it is where sam gets punched in the face by a man in her house and she says she walked into a door. i really cant find it. Thankyou xxxx

  I really like the early silent witness episodes and have most of them on dvd, there is still one season left to get. i was just wondering if anyone knows which episode it is where sam gets punched in the face by a man in her house and she says she walked into a door. i really cant find it. Thankyou xxxx less «

  hollytuckey Last online Jun 14, 2009
  3 comments, last one Jun 21, 2009 + Add Comment

• Silent Witness quotes! (may contain spoilers..if you havn't seen all seasons) :D

  Just for a bit of fun and i love quotes a lot! just post any you want, funny, sad.....harry/nikki....not that i love those of course 8) Nikki: Harry I need you Harry: How I have longed to hear those words haha! my mum had to calm me down after that one. :D

  Just for a bit of fun and i love quotes a lot! just post any you want, funny, sad.....harry/nikki....not that i love those of course 8) Nikki: Harry I need you Harry: How I have longed to hear those words haha! my mum had to calm me down after that one. :D less «

  TimeLady13 Last online Dec 17, 2008
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• Seasons 3 & 4 now on DVD. That's RIGHT!

  For those who don't know: Silent Witness seasons 3 & 4 are available on DVD from Amazon.co.uk. They are Dutch imports but are in English Language with removable subtitles. Season 3 information Season 4 information I just bought mine. =)

  For those who don't know: Silent Witness seasons 3 & 4 are available on DVD from Amazon.co.uk. They are Dutch imports but are in English Language with removable subtitles. Season 3 information Season 4 information I just bought mine. =) less «

  KayrynShadow Last online 10 days ago
  3 comments, last one Jun 14, 2009 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  Such a brilliant show, probably my favourite BBC programme! hide « show »

  I absolutely love this show. The idea of the body offering up clues and therefore helping to solve the case enthralls me. I also think the characters of Harry, Nikki and Leo are fantastic. They bring their own sense of humour into the show, especially Harry, which lightens an otherwise dark programme. Harry and Nikki's somewhat complicated relationship is another factor that draws the viewer into the show. The sexual tension flies between the two, even if they refuse to see it. You can tell that they are more than friends by their actions towards each other, not to mention the playful banter and innuendo. For example, in the last episode of series 11 when Nikki nearly gets killed (but rescued by DI Mays at the last minute), she returns to the lab and Harry immediately walks up to her and hugs her. He then asks her if she's okay, and she tells him that the doctor had a look at her. Harry then replies with "Lucky doctor". That sentence speaks volumes if you ask me! Anyway, the show is utterly amazing, and I cannot wait for series 13 this autumn!

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  charli_lou88 Added -10 seconds ago All my reviews
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  9.9 Superb

  True British Crime Drama hide « show »

  I started watching 'Silent Witness' when it first aired in Finland back in the late 90's and so far I've seen the first eight seasons. I was fascinated by the idea of a woman pathologist and as I saw the first few episodes I knew I was hooked. In true British fashion, displaying dead bodies without covering them up much unlike in US shows, to the point of being gross, but it also adds to the reality of it all. I also think that comparing 'Silent Witness' to shows like CSI etc. is not right. From what I've seen of SW, it's very different and definitely on a different level altogether from other crime shows. Though the show most definitely focuses on solving the cases, it also adds just enough of drama and depth for the characters to keep you hooked. In fact, with her infuriating stubbornness, dry sense of humor and a tragic past Sam Ryan to me was the best feature of the show (until season eight, anyway) so much so that I still miss the character.

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  KayrynShadow Added Jun 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.7 Great

  Those who cannot speak of their death, now tell stories hide « show »

  It is a unique show. It's not fake, it is like it is. And, i like it more because it's a British show. Their accent brings a special touch to episodes. Sam Ryan seems to be the only one taking care for the dead. It is absurd knowing that a million of people dies every day, but we know the truth of only half of those cases. For some, we shall never find out the truth. This show is about that truth. Seeking the truth where a few could seek. Sam is reading a thoughts of those who cannot speak, those to whom is done great injustice. I like this show too, because it is representing the world as it is. There are no cop heroes, as in American shows. They are all as they are. Nothing is only black or only white. Even the main character has it's own weaknesses. But...Of course there must be some mistakes. The main character is leaving. And, off course the show is not the same. There the magic stops. The show is running on still, but without the Sam, nothing is the same, it's just not deserving to be given a 10.

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  _Tamm_ Added Mar 1, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  The show that is starting to get it's spark back, Silent Witness! hide « show »

  This show started off really well. But as with all shows it has its hiccups, problems and good episodes. Sometimes the writers go a little over the top and send us all to bed in the middle of it. But in the more recent episodes the show seems to be getting back on track and becoming more believable. Thankfully the writers have kept us on the edge of our seats and not sent us to sleep during the new episodes. It no longer is trying to be CSI and is staying the through and through British program that it started out as. Yes it's true that for a while it was completely lost but I'd like to say WELCOME BACK to Silent Witness.

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  bubbly_jayne_sj Added Nov 10, 2007 All my reviews
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  8 Great

  A good show hide « show »

  Silent Witness is a good show but is very alike CSI in some ways now and you get the impression that they are trying to make the show more like CSI. This does not really work for Silent Witness as it is set in England not America and the way it works in America concerning murders is totally different to how it works in England concerning murders. However, if they kept the show as it is then it would still be a very good show. It is a decent show but it is verging on trying to become like another CSI show which it shouldn't.

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  HanHong Added Aug 1, 2007 All my reviews