Silent Witness Answering Fire: Part 1 (Season 7, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Silent Witness

Answering Fire: Part 1 (Season 7, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In a suspected terrorist attack on a London hotel a government minister is killed. As Sam and the team investigate the case, old friends and government officials soon muddy the water.

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Oct 11, 2003 (United Kingdom)

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9 wins & 6 nominations

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39 cast members

Name	Known for
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Dave Lynn Lily White / Barry Elkins Lily White / Barry Elkins See fewer	Malice in Wonderland (2009)
David Mallinson Bob Bowman Bob Bowman See fewer	This Life (1996)
Susie Porter Maxine Croft Maxine Croft See fewer	The Monkey's Mask (2000)
David Anders Mottram Mottram See fewer	Wonder Woman (2017)
Amanda Burton Sam Ryan Sam Ryan See fewer	Marcella (2016)
Elaine Collins Janine Burwood Janine Burwood See fewer	Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992)
Robert Cavanah Colin Burwood Colin Burwood See fewer	Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)
William Gaminara Leo Dalton Leo Dalton See fewer	This Life (1996)
Tom Ward Dr. Harry Cunningham Dr. Harry Cunningham See fewer	Quills (2000)
Liam Noble Policeman Policeman See fewer	National Treasure (2004)
Deborah Findlay Mary Carter Mary Carter See fewer	Vanity Fair (2004)
Clive Russell DCS Tom Leith DCS Tom Leith See fewer	Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Phillip Joseph DCI Gallacher DCI Gallacher See fewer	Great Expectations (1981)
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Mark Webb Doctor Doctor See fewer	Wallander (2008)
Roshan Seth Afzal Khan Afzal Khan See fewer	Gandhi (1982)
Mathew Bose Mohamed Khan Mohamed Khan See fewer	Emmerdale Farm (1972)
Mike Jones Mathias Bomb Disposal Officer Bomb Disposal Officer See fewer	Silent Witness (1996)
Jacob Krichefski News of the World Reporter News of the World Reporter See fewer	Mr. Jones (2019)
Anita Louise Combe Daily Mail Reporter Daily Mail Reporter See fewer	Gypsy: Live from the Savoy Theatre (2015)
Peter Prentice The Sun Reporter The Sun Reporter See fewer	The Complaint (2024)
Amina Hassam The Guardian Reporter The Guardian Reporter See fewer	Silent Witness (1996)
Hugh Hayes Associated Press Reporter Associated Press Reporter See fewer	The Theban Plays by Sophocles (1986)
Serena Gordon Sally Bowman Sally Bowman See fewer	GoldenEye (1995)
Samuel Sackville Benj Bowman Benj Bowman See fewer	Silent Witness (1996)
Emma Sackville Flora Bowman Flora Bowman See fewer	Looking for Victoria (2003)
Jo Joyner Cathy Mottram Cathy Mottram See fewer	For Her Sins (2023)
Janet Behan Nurse Cafferty Nurse Cafferty See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
Stuart McGugan George Franks George Franks See fewer	It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974)
John Nolan Mr. O'Gara Mr. O'Gara See fewer	Batman Begins (2005)
Ben Nathan Mortuary Technician Mortuary Technician See fewer	The Commuter (I) (2018)
Harry Miller Porter with teddy bears Porter with teddy bears See fewer	Grushko (1994)
Kinny Gardner Transvestite announcer Transvestite announcer See fewer	Silent Witness (1996)
David Tilley R1 Officer R1 Officer See fewer	Silent Witness (1996)
David Keyes Andrew Thomson (uncredited) Andrew Thomson (uncredited) See fewer	The Wolfman (2010)
David Quilter Coroner (uncredited) Coroner (uncredited) See fewer	The Story of the Treasure Seekers (1982)
Shaughan Seymour Patrick Simcox (uncredited) Patrick Simcox (uncredited) See fewer	Flawless (2007)
James Smith Stuart Clovelly (uncredited) Stuart Clovelly (uncredited) See fewer	The Favourite (2018)