The crime thriller Silent Witness, which debuted in 1996, is still running strong in 2023 as it enters the middle of its season 26, know about the episode 5 and 6 cast
Nikki and Jack, the Lyell’s two most senior figures following the events of its 25th-anniversary series, have returned. They are now joined by recent additions Gabriel Folukoya and the awkward Velvy Schur.
The primary cast of the Lyell is at the centre of the new series, as it was with Silent Witness, while a slew of guest stars are introduced with each investigation.
Silent Witness season 26 episode 5 and 6 full cast name list and guest actors
The cast of Silent Witness season 26’s episodes 5 and 6:
Main and recurring cast
- Emilia Fox as Dr Nikki Alexander
- David Caves as Jack Hodgson
- Aki Omoshaybi as Dr Gabriel Folukoya
- Alastair Michael as Velvy Schur
- Rhiannon May as Cara Connelly
Episode 5 Arrivals
- Hannah Rae as Star
- Lewis Griffiths as Jay
- Amy Marston as Amy Nystrom
- Meena Rayann as DI Zari Abbas
- William Frazer as DS Trent
- Alastair Natkiel as Gary Brandon
- Daisy Maywood as Julie Switzoff
- Jemma Moore as Mia Falshaw
- Craig Miller as Sean Jones
- Bronte Terrell as Abby Prain
- Bella Maclean as Sara
- Darragh Hand as Kai Locke
- Anjela Lauren Smith as Maggie Locke
Episode 6 Arrivals
- Rebecca Johnson as Lucy Jenkins
- Julie Legrand as Harriet Pugh
- Pooja Shah as Usha Jakhar
- Christopher Staines as John Davenport
- Aislin McGuckin as Aoife
The Release Date And Spoilers For Episodes 5 And 6ย
Episodes 5 and 6 of Silent Witness season 26 will air at 9 p.m. on January 16 and 17, respectively, on BBC One and iPlayer.
The Lyell team’s most recent case gets a musical twist in the new two-part episode, “Star,” as they are summoned to a festival after a social media influencer is discovered dead in their tent.
The Lyell team must explore the murky side of social networking while working with a heavily pregnant DI, which leads to an inquiry that raises some incredibly unsettling issues.
Meet The Cast Of Silent Witness
Hannah Rae as Star
Our first member of the cast is Hannah Rae, who plays the title role in this week’s shows as Star, despite the fact that her real name is Fiona.
Hannah made her acting debut in the 2014 short film Crushed, and although she is just 25 years old, she already has almost ten years of experience under her belt.
Gary Brandon Is Played By Alastair Natkiel
Fans of Line of Duty will recognise Alastair Natkiel because he played Lee Banks. Additionally, he has had appearances in Coronation Street, Casualty, and the 2017 movie Mad to Be Normal, which stars David Tennant.
Maggie Locke Is Played By Anjela Lauren Smith.
Anjela Lauren Smith, an actress from Brixton who has played more than 20 parts, is most known for her work in EastEnders as Dinah Wilson, The Shadow Line, The Cut, Shoot The Messenger, 24 Hours In London, and the 1998 television series The Jump.
Meena Rayann As DI Zari Abbas
In episodes 5 and 6, a French actress, Meena Rayann, plays the part of the heavily pregnant DI Abbas.
With performances in Game of Thrones, Baptiste, the recently cancelled Warrior Nun series on Netflix, The Hustle, The Mauritanian, and Exodus among her previous credits, the actress is undoubtedly one of this week’s cast members who has worked the hardest.ย
Nystrom As Amy Marstonย
Given that Amy Marston has approximately 50 credits to her name over the course of a more than 25-year career, many people are likely already aware of the actor. She is best known for her role in Sylvia in The Hello Girls.ย
Trent Is Played By William Frazer.ย
William Frazer, who plays DS Trent, is this week’s supporting police officer, joining DI Abbas. He was born in Surrey, and has previously appeared in the movies The Jack In The Box, The Parables Retold, Almost Never, and Curse Of The Witch’s Doll.ย
Rebecca Johnson As Lucy Jenkinsย
Rebecca Johnson plays Lucy Jenkins in episode 6 and is the first of the newcomers. Her 34 prior performances also include appearances in Call The Midwife, Three Families, Fleabag, Casualty, The Carrier, Suspects, Poirot, and Just William. Rebecca will be most recognised for her part as Sally in the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon-starring The Trip.
Pooja Shah as Usha Jakharย
With notable roles in The L Word: Generation Q, 9-1-1, In The Long Run, the Doctor Who spin-off Class, Last Contact, Coronation Street, Missing, Bend It Like Beckham, and EastEnders, where she appeared in over 150 episodes between 2003 and 2005, Pooja Shah is an actress with experience in both UK and US TV.ย
Julie Legrand As Harriet Pugh
Another well-known face, Julie Legrand has played around 40 roles, including parts in Flack, Call the Midwife, Holby City, Sky’s Romantic Getaway, Edge of Heaven, and Footballers’ Wives.ย
Aislin McGuckin As Aoife
Aislin McGuckin, a Northern Irish actress who plays Aoife in episode 4, rounds out the cast.ย
Fans of Normal People, The Miniaturist, Outlander, Holby City, The Creatives, Death In Paradise, and Heartbeat, where she played Liz Merrick in over 45 episodes, will be familiar with Aislin, a veteran of almost 30 roles in a 25-year career.
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