Silent Witness creator Nigel McCrery dies aged 71 Emilia Fox has paid tribute to Nigel McCrery, the creator of TV shows including the long-running hit Silent Witness, after his death at the age of 71.
‘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.
?Wall to Wall NEW TRICKS SERIES FIVE Picture shows: James Bolam plays Jack Halford; Alun Armstrong plays Brian Lane; Amanda Redman plays Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman and Dennis Waterman plays Gerry Standing.
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Currently starring Emilia Fox, who took over as new lead character Dr Nikki Alexander when Amanda Burton’s Professor Sam Ryan departed in 2004, Silent Witness follows a team of forensic pathologists who solve crimes.
