Does Sam Ryan return to Silent Witness?

Fans were delighted to see Sam back on-screen after 18 years away, where she was immediately plunged straight back into the centre of the action. She called upon her successor Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) for help after her husband Jomo (Hugh Quarshie) was wounded in a shooting that killed the health secretary.

Is Sam Ryan coming back to Silent Witness?

Amanda Burton (Anne Boleyn, Marcella) makes a dramatic return to Silent Witness as she reprises her role of Sam Ryan in BBC Studios production for BBC One.

Why did Sam leave silent?

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.

How many seasons is Sam Ryan in Silent Witness?

Twenty-five series of Silent Witness have been broadcast since 1996. Amanda Burton starred as primary character Dr. Sam Ryan before leaving the show during the eighth series.

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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How did Harry leave Silent Witness?

Harry managed to clear his name by the end of the episode and returned home to England. At the beginning of And Then I Fell In Love, Harry's flat was accidently destroyed in an explosion and he temporarily moved in with Nikki. Harry left the team to accept a professorship in New York, USA, at the end of Series 15.

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.

Will Jack and Nikki get together?

Both of them had flirted with romance elsewhere in the series – Jack with a friend of Simone, and Nikki with student Ollie. But thankfully for fans who had hoped they'd get together eventually, Jack and Nikki finally did hook up.

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.

Is Amanda Burton coming back to Silent Witness?

TV tonight: Amanda Burton returns for Silent Witness special.

When did Tom Ward 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.

Has Emilia Fox left Silent Witness?

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox has not left the hit BBC drama as Dr Nikki Alexander. The hugely popular star is very much still part of the series and continues to play forensic pathologist Nikki. Here are some more key questions answered as we enjoy Silent Witness season 25.

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.

Is Silent Witness Cancelled?

No more Silent Witness. This has been so special and gorgeous, and to be a part of this landmark celebration of the 25th anniversary is enough."

What happened to Nikki in Silent Witness in Mexico?

Last season, Nikki suffered a harrowing trauma in the form of being buried alive when the team were in Mexico, and the first four episodes have shown her finding it hard to move on.

Who is replacing Thomas in Silent Witness?

Actor Jason Wong plays pathologist Adam Yeun who replaces the character of Thomas in Silent Witness. Nikki and Jack take an instant dislike to the newbie and he'll bring a new dynamic to the squad.

Who plays Nikki Alexander's boyfriend in Silent Witness?

Silent Witness: Who is Nikki Alexander's new love interest? Actor Michael Landes on dashing American Matt Garcia. The unlucky-in-love pathologist is introduced to a new man in two-parter A Special Relationship – but it's not long before things go wrong...

What happened to Janet in Silent Witness?

Janet and Leo eventually move in together and talk of adopting a baby; however, Leo's continued grief over his family's deaths make him reluctant. He later admits that he never wanted to adopt a child and only agreed to it to make Janet happy.

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.

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.