How long has Emilia Fox been in Silent Witness?

Since 2004, Emilia has played forensic pathologist Dr Nikki Alexander in Silent Witness and describes her character as the best friend she could ever have. The gritty crime drama is currently in its 25th series which has seen Nikki joining forces with the show's OG Professor Sam Ryan (Amanda Burton).

What episode did Emilia Fox Join Silent Witness?

Following Burton's departure (in series 8, episode 2), Emilia Fox joined the show (in series 8, episode 5) as new forensic pathologist Nikki Alexander, and as of 2020 she is still in the series. In the first episode of series 6, William Gaminara and Tom Ward both joined the series.

Who was the first actress in Silent Witness?

Sam Ryan - Amanda Burton

Samantha Ryan was the first major character in Silent Witness and she was the original leader of the forensics team.

How many episodes of Silent Witness is Emilia Fox in?

Nikki Alexander has been a part of Silent Witness for nearly 20 years and is still very much part of the show. Emilia Fox has now played the character in over 170 episodes.

Why did Tom Ward leave Silent Witness so suddenly?

In real life, Tom decided after ten years on the show it was "the right time" to leave. The drama's writer, Tim Prager, said: "When Tom Ward decided it was time for him to leave Silent Witness, he left with the gratitude of everyone involved in the show for the contribution he had made to its success."

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When did Harry leave Silent Witness?

Actor Ward was confirmed to be leaving Silent Witness in 2012 after a decade on the show after feeling it was the right moment. At the time, BBC executive Kate Harwood said: Silent Witness owes a great debt to the talented Tom Ward who has given us our beloved Harry with wit, style and passion for 10 seasons.

Why did Leo Dalton leave Silent Witness?

William Gaminara, who plays Professor Leo Dalton, says: “After 11 series I have decided to leave Silent Witness. I have had a fantastic time on the show but feel now is the appropriate time to move on hopefully to other ventures.

Is Cara Jack's daughter in Silent Witness?

Cara Connelly is Jack Hodgson's niece in Silent Witness. She first appeared in 2021, in the episodes Bad Love and Brother's Keeper. Jack helped bring Cara and her estranged dad together.

What season did Amanda Burton leave Silent Witness?

In the show, her character, Sam, leaves at the end of episode one series eight, in which she decides to move back to her home in Ireland after her family member is implicated in a murder. From then on, current star Emilia Fox joined as Dr Nikki Alexander.

What happened to Nikki's American boyfriend in Silent Witness?

However, his infidelity and racism appalled Nikki and she ended things. Lord James Embleton, portrayed by Ed Stoppard, dated Nikki for a while until she broke things off when she learnt he had a hand in Leo Dalton's suspension. He later died.

Do Nikki Alexander and Harry Cunningham get together?

Harry in yellow scrubs in Death's Door. Harry was single and lived alone, but has had several romantic relationships. He frequently flirted with his colleague Nikki Alexander, but they never appeared to take their relationship any further than friendship.

What happened to Nikki's partner in Silent Witness?

Speaking to Jack Hodgson (David Caves) about Tom and what she went through, Nikki revealed: "We were having a baby and I lost it. It was a stillbirth at eight months. It was devastating, I spent my 21st birthday in hospital.

Is Luna Lovegood in Silent Witness?

Harry Potter fans will seek out a Hogwarts connection to anything, but they didn't have to look very far during the BBC's Silent Witness on September 6th. None other than Luna Lovegood aka Evanna Lynch appears in a starring role in the new season, appearing in the first episode of the 24th season titled 'Redemption'.

Is Jack Caras father in Silent Witness?

Meanwhile, Jack's brother Ryan (Owen McDonnell) is released from prison and comes to live with Jack and their father Conor (Richard Durden), leaving Jack struggling to maintain peace with his brother and keeping the secret that he might be Cara's (Rhiannon Jones) father.

Is Tom Ward coming back to Silent Witness?

Silent Witness star Tom Ward has quit the show. His character Harry will depart the forensic crime drama following final two-parter 'And Then I Fell in Love', the BBC has confirmed.

What happens to Leo in Silent Witness?

Leo often took a strong opinion on cases and became emotionally involved. He died in the series 16 finale "Greater Love", when he sacrificed himself to save many others from a terrorist bomb explosion.

Who replaced Leo Silent Witness?

He is succeeded in his role as head of the Lyell Centre by Thomas Chamberlain. He briefly appears in a flashback in part two of Awakening.

Is Silent Witness coming back in 2021?

Ordinarily, Silent Witness tends to begin its run in late January, but this wasn't the case in 2021 due to filming delays brought about by coronavirus restrictions, and once again it won't be returning to that slot in 2022.

What is William Gaminara doing?

Actor William Gaminara, best known for playing Leo Dalton for more than a decade in Silent Witness, is currently starring in The Body of an American at the Gate Theatre, which runs until 8 February.