
Silent Witness (1996)
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Caroline Oulton — Executive Producer
Episodes 24
Buried Lies (1)
Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
Read MoreBuried Lies (2)
The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
Read MoreLong Days, Short Nights (1)
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
Read MoreLong Days, Short Nights (2)
The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
Read MoreDarkness Visible (1)
The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
Read MoreDarkness Visible (2)
Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
Read MoreSins of the Fathers (1)
Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
Read MoreSins of the Fathers (2)
Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.
Read MoreBlood, Sweat and Tears (1)
A boxer dies from brain injuries mid-bout. A new DSI takes over the team's investigations. Sam and Wyn bury their mother.
Read MoreBlood, Sweat and Tears (2)
Sam discovers why Kevin entered a bare knuckle fight, as well as uncovering evidence of more foul play in the boxing circuit.
Read MoreCease Upon the Midnight (1)
Stuart Evans is in the advanced stages of Aids when he dies, and his body is donated to science. However a routine toxicology test reveals foul play was at work.
Read MoreCease Upon the Midnight (2)
The police make an arrest, but do they have the right suspect? Sam pursues her own line of investigation.
Read MoreOnly the Lonely (1)
The murder of a married woman who was having an affair seems straightforward. Friction develops between Dr Ryan and the police when the evidence complicates their case.
Read MoreOnly the Lonely (2)
The murderer makes a direct threat against Sam's life after she uncovers the evidence needed to identify them.
Read MoreFriends Like These (1)
The police suspect a violent alcoholic of the murder of an elderly woman. Sam clashes with the police when she refuses to support their case.
Read MoreFriends Like These (2)
Sam's pursuit of her own theories leads her into dangerous places, both personally and professionally.
Read MoreAn Academic Exercise (1)
Sam must investigate a case with a painful personal connection when a close friend is murdered after the Cambridge May Ball.
Read MoreAn Academic Exercise (2)
The case becomes entangled in Annabelle's romantic relationships when Sam discovers her friend may have had an affair with a student.
Read MoreFallen Idol (1)
A young woman is found dead in an empty house. Why was she there? Sam suspects another person was involved.
Read MoreFallen Idol (2)
The hunt is on for Mr Harris, but the murderer may be closer to home. Meanwhile, Sam grows closer to surgeon James Reynolds.
Read MoreDivided Loyalties (1)
A tragic scene is discovered when a young mother apparently dies of an overdose. When another addict dies in an explosion, Sam has a bigger case on her hands.
Read MoreDivided Loyalties (2)
Are the deaths linked to a drug war or is this the work of vigilantes? Sam suspects a personal tragedy is at the heart of things.
Read MoreBrothers in Arms (1)
The death of a farmer involving a combine harvester seems like an accident - until Sam receives an anonymous tip-off.
Read MoreBrothers in Arms (2)
Sam looks for connections between Ian Neal and a killing in Northern Ireland in 1985. Meanwhile DI Connor's wife arrives in Cambridge.
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