BBC crime show Silent Witness is welcoming two new actresses for its new series. Maggie Steed who played Gertrude Biggleswade in Paddington 2 and The Witcher: Blood Origin star Francesca Mills has joined the BBC series. Steed, who has been in Flack, EastEnders and Pie In The Sky along with playing The Queen in Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!, will arrive as the new head of the forensic laboratory at The Lyell Centre, Harriet Maven.
Previous leaders of the centre have been Dr Thomas Chamberlain, played by Richard Lintern, Sam Ryan, portrayed by Amanda Burton, and Professor Leo Dalton (William Gaminara). Francesca Mills will star as Kit Brooks, a crime analyst (Image: BBC/PA Wire) Steed said: “I was delighted to be asked to join Silent Witness. I’ve enjoyed it many times over the years and it’s always been the most intriguing and entertaining series going, so it’s been a thrill to join.
” Mills, who was in comedies Harlots, Sneakerhead and Worzel Gummidge, will portray Kit Brooks, a crime analyst who works with forensic scientist Jack Hodgson (David Caves). She said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a long running, much loved series as Silent Witness and I really look forward to being a part of the stellar cast. “This will be the 28th series, and it is still going from strength to strength.
” When will the new Silent Witness series air? The new series will air in early 2025 and it will see Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack investigate the death of an elderl.