BBC Delays Silent Witness Season 29 Following Real-Life Incident
The BBC has made the decision to delay two episodes of Silent Witness Season 29 following a real-life incident in Birmingham. This postponement affects the third and fourth episodes of the much-anticipated series.
Birmingham Incident Leads to Delays in Silent Witness
On February 9, the third episode of Silent Witness, part one of a two-part storyline titled “The Enemy Within,” was scheduled to air on BBC One. However, it was pulled from the lineup. In its place, viewers saw the fifth episode of the season broadcast instead.
The following day, February 10, the fourth episode was also delayed and replaced by the sixth episode. The storyline revolves around a high-stakes forensic investigation into a stabbing incident in Birmingham.
Real-Life Violence Affects BBC Schedule
The BBC’s decision was influenced by a serious incident that occurred over the weekend in Birmingham, where two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were attacked with a machete. A spokesperson from the BBC commented, “Due to the attack in Birmingham over the weekend, this week’s episodes of Silent Witness will not transmit as planned and instead have been replaced with two episodes from later on in the series.”
Sneak Peek into Season 29
- Silent Witness returned for its 29th season last week.
- The setting has shifted from London to Birmingham for this installment.
- Emilia Fox reprises her role as Dr. Nikki Alexander.
- David Caves stars as Jack Hodgson, alongside returning characters played by Maggie Steed and Francesca Mills.
The affected episodes, which were originally slated to explore the gripping narrative of “The Enemy Within,” are now rescheduled to air on February 17 and 18, respectively. Meanwhile, eager fans can catch up on previous seasons, 1 through 28, available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
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