Emilia Fox has unveiled intriguing details about the upcoming series of Silent Witness, which will premiere on February 2, 2024. As the long-running BBC drama shifts its setting from London to Birmingham, viewers can expect a fresh perspective alongside the familiar gripping narratives of forensic pathology.
New Beginnings and Challenging Cases
The new season marks the 29th series of Silent Witness, featuring Fox as Dr. Nikki Alexander and her on-screen partner Jack Hodgson, played by David Caves. The couple will navigate their married life in the vibrant city of Birmingham, which will serve as the backdrop for what has been described as some of the “toughest cases yet.”
Fox highlighted the central theme of the upcoming season, which revolves around trust and reality. “The theme of this series, across the stories, is trust and what we can believe in and what’s real,” she said. “That crosses from stories about AI to trust in relationships, and Jack has some big storylines in this series.”
Exploring Birmingham’s Unique Landscape
Filming in Birmingham has provided the cast with a unique aesthetic, as Fox noted the city’s rich history and striking industrial architecture. “Birmingham is a really beautiful city. There are some incredible industrial buildings where the history of Birmingham feels very present,” she explained. “That was as exciting to discover as the beautiful countryside, which is close to Birmingham.”
Fox described the city’s canals as “striking” and emphasized how these new locations will bring different evolutions to the show. “We’ve been welcomed by people in the city; people have been very friendly. I have loved exploring,” she said, sharing her culinary experiences in the city’s renowned foodie spots like the jewellery quarter and the Balti triangle.
As the series prepares to launch, it promises to engage audiences with five new stories told over 10 episodes, featuring returning characters like Harriet, played by Maggie Steed, and Kit, portrayed by Fran Mills. The addition of guest stars including Lydia Wilson, Chris Reilly, and Ben Batt will further enrich the narrative landscape.
Since its inception in 1996, Silent Witness has captured the hearts of viewers, becoming a staple of British television. With the series set to air on Mondays and Tuesdays on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, audiences can look forward to a compelling new chapter in the lives of their favorite characters.
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