Richard Lintern has joined the cast of Silent Witness.
The Spies of Warsaw actor will play new lead character Dr Thomas Chamberlain in the BBC One drama.
Chamberlain is an experienced forensic pathologist with a renowned reputation in toxicology. He is described as a "charismatic and shrewd social player".
The character will lead the Lyell Centre following the death of Leo Dalton (William Gaminara) in the previous series.
Richard Lintern said: "I am delighted to be joining the cast of Silent Witness. My character Thomas Chamberlain seems destined to ruffle a few feathers, and I very much look forward to seeing how his story develops.
"I have enjoyed watching the show for some time now, so it is a real pleasure to be joining the production team."
Kate Harwood, head of drama, added: "I am very happy to welcome Richard Lintern to the Lyell Centre - I feel certain that...
The Spies of Warsaw actor will play new lead character Dr Thomas Chamberlain in the BBC One drama.
Chamberlain is an experienced forensic pathologist with a renowned reputation in toxicology. He is described as a "charismatic and shrewd social player".
The character will lead the Lyell Centre following the death of Leo Dalton (William Gaminara) in the previous series.
Richard Lintern said: "I am delighted to be joining the cast of Silent Witness. My character Thomas Chamberlain seems destined to ruffle a few feathers, and I very much look forward to seeing how his story develops.
"I have enjoyed watching the show for some time now, so it is a real pleasure to be joining the production team."
Kate Harwood, head of drama, added: "I am very happy to welcome Richard Lintern to the Lyell Centre - I feel certain that...
- 4/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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Silent Witness star Tom Ward has quit the show. His character Harry will depart the forensic crime drama following final two-parter 'And Then I Fell in Love', the BBC has confirmed. "Silent Witness owes a great debt to the talented Tom Ward who has given us our beloved Harry with wit, style and passion for 10 seasons," said BBC Drama's Kate Harwood. "We'll miss him so much and wish him all the best." The sixteenth series of Silent Witness - due to air in early 2013 - will introduce two new series regulars, with David Caves and Liz Carr joining the show. Caves will play "forensic scientist and part-time cage fighter" Jack Hodgson, with writer Tim Prager promising that the character will deliver "a shot of testosterone" to the long-running thriller. (more)...
- 8/6/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
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