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Silent Witness

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Drama series about a team of forensic pathologists.

Forensic pathologists face personal and professional challenges in a moody, tense thriller that moves from the crime scene to the lab.

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Silent Witness: Series 23: Deadhead, Part 1

Deadhead, Part 1

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The Lyell team investigate the fatal crash of a private jet carrying an American diplomat.

The team find unexpected connections between the death of a former US ambassador in a plane crash and the apparent suicide of a successful businessman.

A private jet crashes into woodland outside London. Its passengers include the former US ambassador, Jonathan Kraft. Nikki calls her partner Matt from the crash scene to break the news - his friend and former colleague did not survive the accident.

Matt is desperate for answers. When Thomas is called to an apparent suicide of a successful businessman, he finds unexpected connections to the plane crash. Are they dealing with a coordinated attack?

Silent Witness: Series 23

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