John Thomson is worlds away from Cold Feet as he trades ITV for BBC in new Silent Witness role
A COLD Feet star has swapped the ITV comedy-drama for the BBC’s thrilling forensics series Silent Witness starring Emilia Fox.
First look pictures of John Thomson in action as a new detective on Silent Witness have been released.
John looks worlds away from his Cold Feet character Pete Gifford, as he takes on the role of new detective, Warren Bull.
The 54-year-old will be joining Emilia, who plays the role of Dr Nikki Alexander and David Caves, who portrays Jack Hodgson, as they solve brutal murders in their area.
The hit BBC crime series has been running since 1996, with the show following forensic pathologists at the Lyell Centre as they investigate gritty crimes and grapple with personal and professional challenges.
Season 27 of the show kicked off last night, but the Cold Feet actor will be introduced to viewers on the January 15 instalment.
Last night, the first episode of the chilling new series made a ’10/10′ return, and fans were left impressed minutes into watching it.
Earlier last year, the Silent Witness crew were spotted filming around London’s Hammersmith Bridge for the current season of the show.
John was being prepared for his upcoming scenes with Emilia, who was dressed in white detective coveralls.
In typical Silent Witness style, the on-screen forensic pathologist appeared to be examining a dead body found near a bridge.
On the same set later on, David was also seen with a bloody mark on his face while donning a navy blue coverall.
The latest episode of the series saw Dr Nikki and Jack trying to solve another brutal murder case when a man called Calvin Dunn, played by Leo Staar, gets interviewed by police over a crime they believed he committed in 2004.
As he was questioned about the death, the man remained eerily composed, candidly answering each inquiry with a chilling gaze.
The episode then jumps to the present day, where another murder occurs, closely resembling the events from 20 years ago.
Silent Witness continues Tuesday on BBC One from 9pm.