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Silent Witness S20E1 — Identity (1)
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Silent Witness•Season 20•Episode 1

Identity (1)

7.3/10 · 289 votesJan 2, 201760 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 20•−0.2 vs season avg

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When a people smuggler is found dead in the City, Nikki must delve into London's illegal immigrant community. She meets a vulnerable Syrian teen called Akka who is in need of help, putting Nikki in a moral dilemma - and the killer is still on

Directed byStewart Svaasand
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Emilia Fox

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Nikki Alexander

David Caves

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Jack Hodgson

Richard Lintern

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Thomas Chamberlain

Liz Carr

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Episode Summary

"Identity (1)" is episode 1 of Silent Witness season 20. It scored 7.3/10 from 289 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Stewart Svaasand, it aired on January 2, 2017.

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