Nigel McCrery death: Silent Witness and New Tricks creator dies, aged 71 Former police officer was known for creating one of BBC’s most loved crime dramas.
“As the creative mind behind such hits as the much-loved long running BBC drama series Silent Witness and New Tricks, Nigel captivated and inspired audiences for years with his work.
These included The Footballers Who Fought And Died In The Great War, Into Touch: Rugby Internationals Killed in the Great War and Season in Hell: British Footballers Killed In The Second World War.
The policeman-turned-TV writer and producer was best known for his forensic dramas including Silent Witness and cold case show New Tricks.
Silent Witness creator Nigel McCrery has died aged 71.
