Silent Witness Season 29: Complete Episode Guide and New Birmingham Base
The acclaimed BBC forensic drama Silent Witness has made its highly anticipated return for a twenty-ninth season, bringing with it a fresh batch of mysteries and a significant change of scenery. This latest series promises to deliver five gripping new stories unfolded across a total of ten episodes, ensuring fans have plenty of forensic investigations to delve into over the coming weeks.
Familiar Faces and Star-Studded Guest Cast Return
The core team of pathologists is back, led by the inimitable Emilia Fox reprising her long-standing role as Dr. Nikki Alexander. She is joined once more by David Caves as Jack Hodgson, Maggie Steed as Professor Harriet, and Francesca Mills as Kit. Season 29 also features an impressive roster of guest stars, adding depth and intrigue to each case.
The notable guest cast includes:
- Lydia Wilson (Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue)
- Chris Reilly (Slow Horses)
- Ben Batt (Riot Women)
- Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point)
- Selin Kizli (Am I Being Unreasonable?)
- Gerard Kearns (Waiting For The Out)
- Adam Rayner (Superman and Lois)
Additional guest appearances come from Phaldut Sharma, Dino Fetscher, Cat Simmons, Chris Coghill, and Mollie Winnard, ensuring each story is packed with compelling performances.
A Major Relocation to Birmingham's Bowman Centre
In a significant development for the series, the Lyell Centre team has relocated its operations to Birmingham. The 2026 series narrative sees Jack and Nikki navigating married life while settling into their new home and adapting to their fresh professional environment at The Bowman Centre. This change of location introduces new dynamics and backdrops for the forensic investigations that lie at the heart of the show.
Silent Witness Season 29: Full Broadcast Schedule
The new series of Silent Witness airs on BBC One every Monday and Tuesday evening at 9pm. Each week, a new case is introduced and concluded across two consecutive episodes, following the show's classic format. The season premiered on Monday, February 2, 2026, with "The Disappearance of Alice Hill - Part One."
Here is the complete release schedule for all ten episodes:
- Episode 1 – Monday, February 2 at 9pm
- Episode 2 – Tuesday, February 3 at 9pm
- Episode 3 – Monday, February 9 at 9pm
- Episode 4 – Tuesday, February 10 at 9pm
- Episode 5 – Monday, February 16 at 9pm
- Episode 6 – Tuesday, February 17 at 9pm
- Episode 7 – Monday, February 23 at 9pm
- Episode 8 – Tuesday, February 24 at 9pm
- Episode 9 – Monday, March 2 at 9pm
- Episode 10 – Tuesday, March 3 at 9pm
For viewers eager to catch up or revisit past investigations, all previous series of Silent Witness remain available to stream on demand via BBC iPlayer. This allows both long-time fans and new audiences to explore the extensive back catalogue of this enduring and popular television drama.
