What happened to Sam Ryan in Silent Witness?

Viewers last saw forensic pathologist Sam leave her London-based job and move back to Northern Ireland, after learning that one of her family members had been implicated in a murder. Her departure marked the end of Burton’s eight-year stint on the show, which spanned from its first episode in 1996 until 2004.

Why did Sam leave silent?

Amanda left the show in 2004 after her character Sam returned home to Northern Ireland when a member of her family was involved in a murder. The Northern Ireland actress, now aged 64, will be returning to the show to help mark the 25th anniversary of Silent Witness.

When season does Sam Ryan leave Silent Witness?

Series 8 is the eighth series of Silent Witness. It first aired in 2004. The series was the last to feature Amanda Burton as Sam Ryan, with her character leaving in the first episode.

Is Sam Ryan coming back to Silent Witness?

Sam’s back! Amanda Burton returns to #SilentWitness, with six new episodes to mark the show’s 25th anniversary. Fox said: “It is such a delight and thrill to be working with Amanda. To have Sam Ryan back again at the heart of the show is the greatest way of all to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Silent Witness.”

Where is Amanda Burton now?

She married professional photographer Sven Arnstein in 1989, and the couple had two daughters, Phoebe Marie (born 1989) and Brid Irina (born 1991), before divorcing in 2004. Burton currently lives in Hastings, East Sussex.

Does Amanda Burton have a partner?

Sven Arnsteinm. 1989–2004
Jonathan Hartleym. 1976–1982
Amanda Burton/Spouse

Will Preston’s wife Peak Practice?

WILL PRESTON marries Sarah and they have two sons. When Peak Practice begins in 1993, Will is a partner at The Beeches surgery working alongside Dr Beth Glover.

What episode does Tom Ward leave Silent Witness?

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.

What episode did Amanda Burton leave Silent Witness?

Series eight of Silent Witness was the last to feature Amanda Burton as Sam Ryan, with her character leaving in the first episode. The character returned home to Ireland after a member of her family was implicated in a murder. Emilia Fox replaced her in the lead role.

Who is Amanda Burton’s husband?

Amanda Burton/Husband