Silent Witness Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1996 · BBC One · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Witness
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Silent Witness have?
Silent Witness has 29 seasons and 268 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 21, 1996 to March 3, 2026.
Is Silent Witness renewed, ended, or canceled?
Silent Witness is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Silent Witness?
It takes 266h 26m (15986 minutes) to watch the complete run of Silent Witness. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 134 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 266.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 134 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Silent Witness?
The highest-rated episode is Season 27, Episode 2 ("Effective Range (2)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.3/10 based on 3 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Silent Witness?
Silent Witness is available for streaming on fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Silent Witness?
Silent Witness has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Silent Witness?
The primary ensemble cast includes Emilia Fox as Nikki Alexander (age 52), David Caves as Jack Hodgson (age 48), William Gaminara as Leo Dalton (age 70), Tom Ward as Harry Cunningham (age 55).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Emilia Fox | Nikki Alexander | 52 |
| David Caves | Jack Hodgson | 48 |
| William Gaminara | Leo Dalton | 70 |
| Tom Ward | Harry Cunningham | 55 |
| Liz Carr | Clarissa Mullery | 54 |
| Richard Lintern | Thomas Chamberlain | 63 |
| Amanda Burton | Sam Ryan | 69 |
| Alastair Michael | Velvy Schur | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Silent Witness are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.