Guest stars in “History” Part 2

Since it first aired in 1996, Silent Witness has grown into one of the longest-running television shows in the world and over the course of its 25 series, we’ve seen countless characters come and go.

To celebrate the drama’s historic anniversary, Silent Witness brings back an original cast member whose request for help from Lyell’s cast could completely upend the apple cart.

As always in Silent Witness, the second episode of Season 25 welcomes back the familiar faces of the main cast while also introducing viewers to a host of main guest stars.

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Silent Witness Season 25, Episodes 1 & 2: Release Date & Plot Preview

The second episode of the 25th series of Silent Witness will be shown on BBC One at 9pm on Tuesday 24 May 2022.

Unlike previous series, which were divided into two-episode stories, all six seasons of the new installment are part of one sprawling storyline titled Date.

After the events of Episode 1 and the attack on Sam’s health passport release, Nikki and team Lyell face a case unlike anything they’ve seen so far.

DNA evidence linked to the assassination of the Minister of Health forces Nikki to confront her past in a tense meeting with newcomer Tom Faulkner.

As her investigation progresses, Nikki realizes its consequences will forever affect her and her career as the DNA evidence used by Lyle’s team is brought into question.

Silent Witness Season 25 Episode 2 Cast

As always in Silent Witness, we re-join the cast of Lyell in Season 25 as the crew of Episode 2 welcomes a host of new and familiar faces as guest stars.

major and recurring

• Emilia Fox as Dr. Nikki Alexander
• David Caves as Jack Hodgson
• Genesis Linea as Simone Tyler

star guest

• Amanda Burton as Professor Sam Ryan
• Matthew Gravel as Tom Faulkner
• Hugh Quarshi as Jomo Mashaba
• David Leon as Oscar Harris
• Gina Brammel as Fiona Mashaba
• Ian Paulston-Davis as DSI Ronnie Boyle
• Sherine Farkhoy as DS Martine Chalal
• Lloyd Everett as David Mashaba
• Emma Petty as Alice Reynolds
• Tom Benedict Knight as Dan Clemens
• Gediminas Adomaitis as Andrei Karpov
• Diane Oxford as Mary Butcher
• Vera Horton as Sonya Karpov
• Jacqueline Ocean as Assassin
• Bowden will kill

guest star light

Amanda Burton as Professor Sam Ryan

The new lead actress on series 25 of Silent Witness has arrived Amanda Burton who reprises the role of Professor Sam Ryan who held her role in the crime drama between 1996 and 2004.

In addition to her work as one of Lyell’s early recruits, Amanda Burton has appeared in nearly 40 roles during her career with notable appearances in Marcella, White House Farm, Waterloo Road, The Level and 2021 Anne Bolin a series.

Hugh Quarshi as Jomo Mashaba

Hugh Quarshie is another familiar face as he takes on the role of Jomo Mashaba, Sam’s husband and partner in the Health Passport System.

Hugh’s acting career dates back to the 1970s while fans will know the actor better from his roles in them Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Holby City, Absentia, Red Sparrow And Highlander.

Matthew Gravel as Tom Faulkner

The mysterious Tom Faulkner is introduced at the end of Episode 1 where he and Nikki meet face to face.

The character is played by 45-year-old Welsh actor Matthew Gravel, who is best known for his roles in it Keeping faith, exile, pursuit And Broadchurch Where he played Joe Miller in series 1 and 2.

Ian Paulston-Davis as DSI Ronnie Boyle

Wales-born actor Ian Bolston-Davies is one of the most experienced guest stars on the episode with his resume featuring over 90 acting roles, including past appearances in silent watch Back in 2007.

The 63-year-old actor made his debut in 1983, and his most notable appearance since then has been on Coronation Street where he played Owen Armstrong in over 500 episodes, Waterloo Road, Marcella, Beowulf: Back to Shieldlands, Confession, Teen StarAnd D Rayand Starz’s pennyworth a series.

Sherine Farkhoy as DS Martine Chalal

Unlike Ian Ballston-Davies, actress Shireen Farkhoy has only eight roles to her name with her biggest recent appearance on ITV’s Ipcress . file While other roles appeared Doctors, Vera, the word And Waterloo Road.

David Leon as Oscar Harris

David Leon joins the cast as Oscar Harris while fans will likely know the Newcastle-born actor from his appearance in in the dark, BBC One Gold Digger, Refugees, Chop It Up, RocknRolla and ITV vera He played DS Joe Ashworth in 16 episodes.

Diane Oxford as Mary Butcher

One of the newcomers in Episode 2 is Diane Oxford who plays Mary Butcher.

Diane has appeared sporadically on our screens since her debut in 1995 with her most prominent roles appearing Bill, Summer of the Rockets and 2010 movie Trickle Junior

Gediminas Adomaitis as Andrei Karpov

Lithuania-born Gediminas Adomaitis plays Andre Karpov in Episode 2 while fans will likely know him better as Blofeld’s right-hand man in both ghost And No time to die.

Vera Horton as Sonya Karpov

And finally, another new arrival in Episode 2 is Vera Horton who plays Sonia Karpov.

The actress has more than 20 roles to her name, most of which came as extras, with her appearances Now You See Me 2, Mission: Impossible – Rogue NationAnd The Dark Knight Rises And Imitation game.

Silent Witness 25 season runs every Monday and Tuesday BBC One And iPlayer Until 7 June.

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