Is Silent Witness on tonight? Full episode schedule as The Enemy Within investigation continues - how to watch early

A fatal stabbing has caused unrest in the latest episode of Silent Witness - here’s how you can tune into the conclusion of this week’s story.

The BBC hit crime drama returned to screens for another installment of investigation and mystery.

The move to Birmingham for Dr Nikki (Emilia Fox), Jack (David Caves), Harriet (Maggie Steed), and Kit (Francesca Mills) has been an eventful one so far and this week is no different.

Episode three hit screen last night, introducing the new story titled ‘The Enemy Within’. Focusing on an apparently racially-motivated fatal stabbing, the Bowman team got to work quick on getting to the bottom of the mystery.

The conclusion of the storyline will hit screens tonight, find out below how you can tune in.

Selin Hizli guest stars in this week's episode of Silent Witness alongside Emilia Fox.placeholder image
Selin Hizli guest stars in this week's episode of Silent Witness alongside Emilia Fox. | BBC

Is Silent Witness on TV tonight?

Silent Witness will return to screens this evening (February 10) with the second-part of ‘The Enemy Within’ story. Tuesday night’s episode will air at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Last night’s episode of the BBC series saw the Bowman team get to grip with what appears to be a racially-motivated murder, which leads to heightened racial tensions across the city.

In the second part of the story, the team have identified some key forensic evidence that has placed doubts on whether their prime suspect is the person they are looking for. Another attack also takes place, hitting home for one member of the police team. Meanwhile, Jack’s new friend reveal their true values and Kit discovers the true identity of Alex Nelson.

The good news for fans is that you won’t have to wait until 9pm tonight to find out the thrilling conclusion to the storyline. The episode is available to watch right now at your convivence on BBC iPlayer.

How many episodes are in Silent Witness series 29?

Including to this evening’s episode of Silent Witness, there have been four episodes of series 29 to hit screens so far. There is still plenty of action to come, with a number of new stories set to be shown over the next few weeks.

Series 29 of Silent Witness will feature five stories told over a total of 10 episodes. The episode schedule, including air dates on BBC One, is:

  • Episode 1 - February 2
  • Episode 2 - February 3
  • Episode 3 - February 9
  • Episode 4 - February 10
  • Episode 5 - February 16
  • Episode 6 - February 17
  • Episode 7 - February 23
  • Episode 8 - February 24
  • Episode 9 - March 2
  • Episode 10 - March 3
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