Emilia Fox returned to the Silent Witness set this week as she kicked off filming for series 27 of the BBC drama series.
The actress, who joined the show in 2004, got into character as Dr. Nikki Alexander for a 19th year as she filmed around London’s Hammersmith Bridge.
She was joined by new addition actor John Thomson for the scenes as he appeared to be joining the team for the new series – which is expected to air in 2024.
Crew members were snapped getting Cold Feet actor John ready for action as they hooked up his mics, while Emilia got dressed into a white coverall.
In typical Silent Witness fashion, the on-screen forensic pathologist appeared to be inspecting a body found near the bridge.
Silent Witness FIRST LOOK: Emilia Fox got back into character as Dr. Nikki Alexander this week as she kicked off filming for series 27 in London
New: She was joined by new addition actor John Thomson for the scenes as he appeared to be joining the team for the new series – which is expected to air in 2024
Emilia appeared in high spirits as she flashed a smile in between takes, surrounded by cast and crew as they set up shop in the West London location.
The actress was dressed in a white forensic coverall for the scenes, wrapping up in a navy padded coat as she battled the outdoor cold during filming.
Adding a pair of welly boots, her blonde locks were pulled back into a dutch milkmaid braid while the hair and makeup team touched her up before the cameras rolled.
Joined her for the scenes, John appeared to be portraying an inspector role as he sported a navy suit and red stiped tie for the scenes.
He also donned welly boots while walking alongside the star as they approached a body doll lying on the ground, appearing to be a dead body.
Filming the scenes, the duo leaned down to inspect the body, with police tape wrapped around the scene.
The snaps mark the first time that cast has been spotted filming for the new season, after the airing of series 26 came to a close in February.
Running since 1996, the drama follows forensic pathologists at the Lyell centre as they investigate gritty crimes and grapple with personal and professional hurdles.
Feeling the chill: Emilia wrapped up warm in a navy coat and camel gloves in between scenes
In costume: On-screen forensic pathologist Emilia was dressed in a white coverall for the scenes
Kitted out: The duo were both clad in welly boots while taking to the muddy terrain in West London
Prepped: The hair and makeup team ensured she was camera ready for the scenes
Back again: Emilia appeared pleased to be back to work as she fell back into the role with ease
Setting it up: Crew were on-hand to set up the scene with props as they kept the leading lady dry and shielded her from the bad weather
Prep: Crew members were snapped getting Cold Feet actor John ready for action as they hooked up his mics
Professional: Joined her for the scenes, John appeared to be portraying an inspector role as he sported a navy suit and red stiped tie for the scenes
Hard at work: Filming the scenes, the duo leaned down to inspect the body, with police tape wrapped around the scene
Forensic: A life-like doll appeared to be in place of a dead body for the actress to inspect
Silent Witness is often filmed in London’s Acton, remaining close by with the new scenes at Hammersmith Bridge.
Emilia’s character Nikki is at the centre of the drama and finally came together romantically with colleague Jack Hodgson (David Caves) during the series 26 finale – after a decade of a ‘will they, won’t they’ storyline.
Despite joining the show back in 2004, the actress isn’t planning on stepping down anytime soon.
She recently told Radio Times: ‘I have always said that I would like to do this job while I love it, and I still love it,’ she said. ‘And they might say, ‘No, we don’t want you to do this anymore,’ and that’s someone else’s decision.’
While there is no official release date for the new series, it is expected to be released around January 2024 – if it follows suit of previous airing schedules.
Back to it: Cast and crew surrounded the area while filming the new scenes, clad with umbrellas
Location: Silent Witness is often filmed in London’s Acton, remaining close by with the new scenes at Hammersmith Bridge
Cold: The crew all wrapped up warm for the chilly temperatures
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