The silent witness is back! Original star Amanda Burton meets successor Emilia Fox at series premiere

The silent witness is back!  Original star Amanda Burton meets successor Emilia Fox at series premiere

Original Silent Witness star Amanda Burton returns tonight for her 25th series to meet her on-screen successor, Emilia Fox.

The show, currently the longest running crime drama airing worldwide, promises a Covid-inspired story for a highly anticipated romance between Nikki Alexander (Fox) and Jack Hodgson (played by Northern Irish actor David Caves).

Fans have already taken to Twitter for the episode and she tweeted: “Is it okay to cancel your plans with your boyfriend after not seeing him for a week? #silentwitness!!”

Dynamic duo: Original Silent Witness star Amanda Burton (left) will meet onscreen successor Emilia Fox (right) when the hit series returns tonight for its 25th season.

Original star: Burton made his debut as pathologist Sam Ryan in February 1996, the year of the Spice Girls' debut, Dolly the Sheep, and Diana and Charles were nearing finalizing their divorce before retiring at the start of the series.  2004 left.  Above, in 1998

Original star: Burton made his debut as pathologist Sam Ryan in February 1996, the year of the Spice Girls’ debut, Dolly the Sheep, and Diana and Charles were nearing finalizing their divorce before retiring at the start of the series. 2004 left. Above, in 1998

Another wrote: ‘I bought an internet package for today and tomorrow. Why #SilentWitness25 #SilentWitness! BACK TODAY! NO!’

The third wrote: ‘Today!! And today!! The Silent Witness is back!! “I’ve never been this excited for the return of a drama.”

Burton made his debut as pathologist Sam Ryan in February 1996 – the year Dolly the Sheep made his Spice Girls debut, and Diana and Charles were about to finalize their divorce – before they split at the start of the eighth series in 2004.

She returns tonight when her husband Jomo Mashaba (Hugh Quarshie) is shot to death and enlists Dr. Nikki is summoned.

Is there love in the air?  The show, currently the longest running crime drama airing worldwide, promises a Covid-inspired story for a highly anticipated romance between Nikki Alexander (Fox) and Jack Hodgson (played by Northern Irish actor David Caves), pictured

Is there love in the air? The show, currently the longest running crime drama airing worldwide, promises a Covid-inspired story for a highly anticipated romance between Nikki Alexander (Fox) and Jack Hodgson (played by Northern Irish actor David Caves), pictured

Countdown To The Hours: Silent Witness Fans Joke About Canceling Plans To Watch Series 25 Premiere And Stay On BBC1

Countdown To The Hours: Silent Witness Fans Joke About Canceling Plans To Watch Series 25 Premiere And Stay On BBC1

The explosive opening explores a Covid era issue, health passports and the invaluable value of a country’s health data.

Sam has it now White blonde hair, an expensive black dress, and crimson lipstick search for a goldmine of personal medical records.

Fans saw the character, who last appeared in 54 episodes, when they returned home. Northern Ireland will be with his family.

Talking about reprising his role, he said: “I’m so excited to be back on Silent Witness and back as Sam Ryan with a twist.

The explosive opening explores a Covid era issue, health passports and the invaluable value of a country's health data.  In the photo, Dr.  Nikki Alexander (Fox) and Dr.  Simone Tyler (Genesis Lynea)

The explosive opening explores a Covid era issue, health passports and the invaluable value of a country’s health data. In the photo, Dr. Nikki Alexander (Fox) and Dr. Simone Tyler (Genesis Lynea)

“Viewers can expect a lot of setbacks and twists as they learn what Sam has been up to since breaking up with Lyell.”

Emilia said: “Working with Amanda is a real pleasure and excitement. Bringing Sam Ryan back to the center of the show is the best way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Silent Witness.”

Love is also in the cards.

The 24th series ended with Nikki and Jack kissing, which caused excitement among fans on social media.

The stars have been silent about what will happen next, but they go together in a hotel room in the opening episode.

Silent Witness airs tonight at 9 PM on BBC1

Source: Daily Mail

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