Silent Witness

I think the point of the pathologists 'going private' is that the forensic pathology services were put out to tender and this is a kind of muddled authenticity.

I have followed the privatisation of the forensic service in Private Eye - another sad tale of private profit and inefficiency.

I don't go into it that seriously I'm afraid. I just enjoy it as entertainment.

I wonder where they filmed this last one.

Near our old home in Norfolk there was an area of worked-out gravel pits where the BBC used to film desert scenes or extra terrestrial episodes of Dr Who, though it's now many years since we lived there. It would probably have made a good substitute for Afghanistan's less fertile areas.

Oh well. That's my illusions shattered. (I really thought they had trekked off to foreign parts! )

I should know by now how the beeb makes use of old quarries etc. They did it often in a show that will not be mentioned.

That was in Wales!

Didn't like the end of this series at all won't spoil for those who haven't yet watched.

Next series won't be the same.

Annodomini thanks for revealing the outcome.. I shall watch it on iplayer just for the pleasure of seeing the insufferable Leo being blown to bits.

And I agree with you about the lighting Greatnan. Too many shots against the natural light with the action in semi-darkness unrelieved by proper lighting: a problem throughout the series before they got to "Afghanistan".

Is the BBC trying to save on electricity?

I DID give you a spoiler alert, grumppa. You didn't have to read my post. And I agree with the point about the lighting. At one time, early in the series, I had thought there was a problem with my TV set.

Missed this week's as sky plus wasn't working. Can anyone tell me what happened to Leo's girl friend? (From previous series)

I agree totally with anno about the demise of this series. It used to just be about forensic pathology and detection. The story lines of the last few series have become increasingly implausible as well as showing unjustifiably violent flashbacks. I feel they should just end it for ever.

I agree. Remember Amanda Burton and her faraway gazes over the body she was examining - and the wonderful mickey-taking spoof by French and Saunders, 'Witless Silence'? It's changed beyond all recognition!

HATE Amanda Burton! Cannot stand the woman! Emillia Fox is much better. She's very pretty too. Aging a bit now. (Ha!) But she will probably do it well, like her brothers.

Isn't she beginning to look exactly like her father, though? Take away all that blonde hair.....

Actually, it is her father and his brothers I was thinking of!

They all have a very strong family resemblance.

I watched father and son acting in Lewis last week every time I see the father it takes me back to the wonderful performance he gave in The Day of the Jackel.Is Emilia Fox still dating Marco Pierre White or did that pitter out.? (just being nosey)

Doesn't seem to be any more since this

And she's only had one child. No wonder she's still got that figure! #thickeningwillcomeducks

j08 thanks for that I had read that report but just wondering if things had changed,she seems so demur and ladylike and he seems brash and mouthy but they do say opposites attract.

I know! Perhaps it's the cooking. He's probably very welcome in the Fox family home when they have get togethers.

j08

I have Edward Fox's autograph on a paper bag from the pharmacy [in Cornwall] where I worked, before coming to Scotland. He is a charming man. Miss Fox [an aunt, I believe] now deceased, was a very pleasant lady. We "got along" well, and she frequented the Lace shop where I also worked at one time. Gloria Hunniford and her lovely daughter [who died from cancer] were customers of The Romantic Englishwoman, a gift shop which I managed in Fowey. Bragtime over!

Wow! #impressed

I have always 'enjoyed' Silent Witness but find it increasingly gory and this series has been very political. The new man has added a different slant which helps.

I do wonder how many pathologists get as personally involved as they all do.

I've rather enjoyed this series. Wasn't sure about the new man, but he's grown on me and I really like the lady in the wheelchair. It was a shock to see Leo killed after all the "is Harry dead or not" in the last series. I know it's completely unreal but most TV dramas are.