Silent Witness' latest two-episode drop is filled with tension when Nikki (Emilia Fox) and Jack (David Caves) are faced with a gruesome case.
'Homecoming' sees the team called out to investigate the death of an estate agent who has been bludgeoned to death. His murder links a string of deaths under similar circumstances.
New faces are enlisted to help build out the picture of this gory case, with guest stars including Death in Paradise, Call the Midwife and Gangs of London actors.
They join new cast members Maggie Steed and Francesca Mills, who were introduced last week as Harriet Maven, new head of the Lyell Centre, and keen crime analyst Kit Brooks respectively. As the story unfolds, more impressive names make an appearance.
Here's who is in the latest episode of Silent Witness.
Zoe Telford as Supt Jane De Freitas
Zoe Telford comes aboard as superintendent Jane De Freitas. The superintendent is tremendously talented when it comes to profiling, which bodes well considering the circumstances. Telford most recently starred in the drama Showtrial as Helen McGuire and also played Dr Kitty Gray in The Lazarus Project.
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Tim Berrington as Philip Chalmers
Gangs of London star Tim Berrington takes on the role of Philip Chalmers. The British actor is also recognised for his roles in The Diplomat (as Tyler) and Succession, where he played Dennis. He also played John Newton in This England.
Jenny Rainsford as Alice Chalmers
Things get very heavy for Jenny Rainsford's Alice Chalmers in the latest episode of Silent Witness. Rainsford is known for her prominent role in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's comedy Fleabag, where she played Boo. Keen drama fans may also recognise Rainsford from her one episode stint in Call the Midwife, where she took on the role of struggling single mother, Dena Bowland.
Billy Harris as DC Nick Whelan
Billy Harris plays the budding detective constable Nick Whelan, who is keen to prove himself. Away from Silent Witness, Harris has also starred in Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, playing footballer Colin Hughes.
Ellie Haddington as Meg McGrath
In keeping with her recent Death in Paradise appearance, actor Ellie Haddington joins crime drama Silent Witness as Meg McGrath. Meg is full of secrets that just cannot be contained, which creates the kind of tension that plays to Haddington's strengths.
Dedicated soap fans will also recognise the actor from her time in Coronation Street, when she first played Faye Duffield in 1984 before returning as Josie Clarke between 1995 and 1996.
Also joining episode three and four of Silent Witness are the following:
• Ellora Torchia as Claire Steadman (known for Grantchester and House of the Dragon).
• Sarah Kameela Impey as Tina Steadman (known for Vera).
• Lorcan Cranitch as Colin McGrath (known for Bad Sisters and The Crown).
• Zaqi Ismail as Harry Singh (known for We Are Lady Parts).
Silent Witness season 28 airs weekly on BBC One on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9pm.
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