Silent Witness series 28 ended on a bittersweet note, because although it was a happy ending for Nikki and Jack, the future of The Lyell looked precarious – so what is the future of the team in series 29?

The latest run of episodes have been some of the best yet, proving the long-running forensic drama still has legs. And it’s not going anywhere anytime soon…

In fact, BBC One also already confirmed there’ll be a series 29. It will air in 2026 – marking 30 years since the show first aired in 1996.

But, after the Silent Witness series 28 cliffhanger, the show has left us in the uncomfortable position of not knowing who will return, although we DO know they will have a new home in Birmingham. Here’s everything we know so far about the future of The Lyell in the upcoming series 29 of Silent Witness.

***Warning: spoilers from Silent Witness series 28 episodes 9 and 10 ahead***

Will Nikki and Jack be helping Harriet to move again? (Credit: BBC Studios/Chris Baker)

Is Silent Witness moving to Birmingham?

The Beeb are keeping tight-lipped about the changes to Silent Witness series 29. However, we DO know that the 2026 series began pre-production early this year in Birmingham.

Silent Witness was previously filmed in and around London. However, the long-running hit drama series will move to the West Midlands as part of a plan that “will see the BBC boost TV drama production in the region”.

Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer says: “The BBC is committed to investing in the West Midlands. And this plan will create a future proof skills base in the region that will fundamentally change the landscape boosting high impact content production with the arrival of the hugely popular hit series Silent Witness.”

Mark Linsey, MD for Scripted, BBC Studios says: “This is an exciting time for one of our longest-running dramas that continues to thrill audiences here in the UK – and in over 200 territories around the world. We look forward to seeing the creative opportunities relocating production of Silent Witness to the West Midlands will undoubtedly bring.”

Silent Witness series 1 to 28 are available to watch in iPlayer, with series 29 set to land in 2026.