SILENT WITNESS RENEWED FOR 29th SERIES ON BBC ONE, AHEAD OF 28th COMING NEXT YEAR

The BBC have commissioned a 29th series of Silent Witness, ahead of the 28th series which will air next year.

As part of the BBC's plans to boost TV drama production in the region and ongoing Across the UK strategy, the long running hit drama series has moved production to the West Midlands.

Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer says: “The BBC is committed to investing in the West Midlands and this plan will create a future proof skills base in the region that will fundamentally change the landscape boosting high impact content production with the arrival of the hugely popular hit series Silent Witness in 2024. I’m excited about the increased opportunities this will bring to the creative talent in the area.”

Mark Linsey, MD for Scripted, BBC Studios says: “This is an exciting time for one of our longest-running dramas that continues to thrill audiences here in the UK - and in over 200 territories around the world. We look forward to seeing the creative opportunities relocating production of Silent Witness to the West Midlands will undoubtedly bring.”

More details will be announced in due course.