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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 29 Episode 3 of 10

Quick Summary

The first of a two‑part series follows detectives Nikki and Jack as they become caught up in escalating violence across Birmingham. Their investigation centres on a fatal stabbing that appears to have been driven by racial hatred. The case threatens to inflame already fragile community relations.

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The Enemy Within – Part One is the opening instalment of a two‑part programme. It's classified as an episode, and it sets the stage for the story that will unfold across the two sections. As the first half, it introduces viewers to the central narrative and the characters who'll drive the investigation. The focus falls on detectives Nikki and Jack, who've found themselves thrust into a volatile situation in Birmingham. Their task is to probe a recent fatal stabbing that appears to have been motivated by racial hatred. The case quickly becomes more than a routine inquiry, pulling the pair into the heart of the city’s rising tensions. As they're navigating the streets of Birmingham, the duo encounters an atmosphere charged with hostility. The murder’s alleged racial motive amplifies the danger, making every step of their investigation fraught with risk. Their presence in the midst of these deadly tensions underscores how the crime is stirring unrest across the community. It's the first segment of the story, and this episode lays the groundwork for what promises to be a complex and intense follow‑up. It positions Nikki and Jack at the centre of a conflict that threatens to spill over, hinting at further developments in the second part. The narrative thus remains poised on the brink of escalation.

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Silent Witness broadcasts on BBC One Cambridgeshire HD at 9:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins