How to watch Silent Witness season 29
Silent Witness, the long-running British investigative crime drama, is set to return for its 29th season. This time, they’re moving from the familiar London setting to the Sir William Bowman Centre of Excellence in Birmingham. The new season spans ten episodes and features five cases, each told across two episodes (airing weekly), tackling modern issues such as artificial intelligence and social media polarization.
First airing in 1996, the series follows Dr. Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) as she leads a team of investigators examining crime scenes, post-mortems, forensic evidence, and scientific data to solve seemingly unsolvable murder cases.
Alongside Emilia Fox, returning cast members include David Caves as Jack Hodgson, Maggie Steed as Harriet Maven, and Francesca Mills as Kit Brooks. Fans are also excited about this season’s guest appearances, which include Vinette Robinson (Sherlock), Dino Fetscher (Banana, Humans), Lydia Wilson (Ripper Street), Adam Rayner (Superman & Lois), and Chris Reilly (Slow Horses), among others.
Season 28 ended on a high with Nikki and Jack finally tying the knot. The new season will see them settle into married life while continuing to tackle complex criminal cases. Reports also suggest that a 30th season is already in the works, much to the delight of the show’s loyal fanbase.
Read on to learn how to watch Silent Witness season 29 online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 in the UK
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 in the UK
Silent Witness season 29 will be broadcasted live on TV on the BBC One channel, and cord-cutters can watch it online on the free-to-use BBC iPlayer. You can watch episodes 1 and 2 (The Disappearance of Alice Hill: Part One/Part Two) right now!
Away from the UK? Use a VPN to watch Silent Witness season 29 on iPlayer when abroad or traveling outside the UK.
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 from anywhere
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 online from anywhere
If you’re traveling abroad when Silent Witness season 29 airs, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Silent Witness season 29 from anywhere.
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 around the world
How to watch Silent Witness season 29 online in US, Canada, and Australia
Silent Witness season 29 will be available in the U.S. and Canada on BritBox. However, an official release data hasn’t yet been announced.
New seasons of the show usually become available on BritBox a few weeks or months after their UK run. Until then, you can watch any of the show’s previous 28 seasons on the streaming platform.
In Australia, Silent Witness typically airs via local broadcasters or streaming partners, but nothing has been confirmed for season 29. We’ll update you as soon as there’s any word.
Brit away from home? You can still connect to your usual VOD services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the U.K.
What you need to know about Silent Witness season 29
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Silent Witness season 29 release date
Silent Witness season 29 premiers on Monday, Feb. 2 in the UK. It consists of 10 episodes, which will air weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays at around 9pm GMT.
Who is in the cast of Silent Witness season 29?
Emilia Fox as Dr Nikki Alexander
David Caves as Jack Hodgson
Maggie Steed as Harriet Maven
Francesca Mills as Kit Brooks
Guest stars:
Lydia Wilson
Chris Reilly
Ben Batt
Vinette Robinson
Selin Hizli
Gerard Kearns
Adam Rayner
Phaldut Sharma
Dino Fetscher
Cat Simmons
Chris Coghill
Mollie Winnard
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