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.

Series 23

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Silent Witness: Series 23: Close to Home, Part 2

Close to Home, Part 2

BBC One - Silent Witness, Series 23, Close to Home, Part 2

Investigating the murder of a teenage boy, the Lyell team must question police method.

Investigating the murder of missing teenager Jason Forbes, Nikki and the Lyell team are pressured by police officers who are keen to secure a conviction.

Investigating the murder of a teenage boy, Nikki and her team are forced to question police methods. Although Thomas discovers evidence that throws the time of death into doubt, DCI Claire Ashby seems more concerned with building the case against her main suspect. With pressure building on the police to secure a conviction, the Lyell team must fight to ensure that inconvenient truths aren't overlooked. Meanwhile, Clarissa notes a troubling parallel with a case from the start of her career. Is the real murderer still out there?

Silent Witness: Series 23

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Compelling mystery drama series about a team of forensic pathologists.

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