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| genre = [[Crime drama]] • [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| genre = [[Crime drama]] • [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
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| executive_producer = George Faber<br>Charles Pattinson
| executive_producer = George Faber<br>Charles Pattinson
| producer = Eleanor Greene
| producer = Eleanor Greene
| editor = Ben Yeates<!-- , (ep.1&ndash;2) --><br>Una Ni Dhonghaile<!-- (ep.3&ndash;4) -->
| editor = Ben Yeates<!-- , (ep.1&ndash;2) --><br>[[Úna Ní Dhonghaíle]]<!-- (ep.3&ndash;4) -->
| location = [[Bristol]]
| location = [[Bristol]]
| cinematography = [[Dublin]]
| cinematography = [[Dublin]]
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| runtime = 60 minutes
| runtime = 60 minutes
| company = [[Company Pictures]]
| company = [[Company Pictures]]
| distributor = [[All3Media]]
| channel = [[BBC One]]
| channel = [[BBC One]]
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| audio_format = [[Stereo]]
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'''''The Silence''''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] television [[crime drama]], first broadcast on [[BBC One]] in 2010, which follows the story of a young [[Hearing impairment|deaf]] girl who witnesses a murder. The series was broadcast between 12&ndash;15 July 2010. The drama stars deaf actress [[Genevieve Barr]] in her first major role following her successful screen debut in [[Channel 4]]'s ''[[Comedy Showcase#2009 series|The Amazing Dermot]]'', alongside [[Dervla Kirwan]], [[Gina McKee]], [[Hugh Bonneville]] and [[Douglas Henshall]]. The series was also directed by [[Dearbhla Walsh]]. The series, produced by [[Company Pictures]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence.shtml The Silence], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.</ref> was filmed in [[Dublin]], but set in Bristol.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence7.shtml The Silence:Gina McKee (Anna)], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.</ref>
'''''The Silence''''' is a British television [[crime drama]], first broadcast on [[BBC One]] in 2010, which follows the story of a young [[Hearing impairment|deaf]] girl who witnesses a murder. The series was broadcast between 12&ndash;15 July 2010. The drama stars deaf actress [[Genevieve Barr]] in her first major role following her successful screen debut in [[Channel 4]]'s ''[[Comedy Showcase#2009 series|The Amazing Dermot]]'', alongside [[Dervla Kirwan]], [[Gina McKee]], [[Hugh Bonneville]] and [[Douglas Henshall]]. The series was also directed by [[Dearbhla Walsh]]. The series, produced by [[Company Pictures]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence.shtml The Silence], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.</ref> was filmed in [[Dublin]], but set in Bristol.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence7.shtml The Silence:Gina McKee (Anna)], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
''The Silence'' is set in and around [[Bristol]], south-western England. The plot centres around Amelia, portrayed by [[Genevieve Barr]], an eighteen-year-old struggling to integrate into a hearing world following [[cochlear implant]]ation, who witnesses the murder of a police officer. The subsequent investigation unravels a net of police corruption.<ref name="bbcintro">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence.shtml Press Pack: The Silence], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.</ref>
''The Silence'' is set in and around [[Bristol]], south-western England. The plot centres around Amelia, portrayed by [[Genevieve Barr]], an eighteen-year-old struggling to integrate into a hearing world following [[cochlear implant]]ation, who witnesses the murder of a police officer. The subsequent investigation unravels a net of police corruption.<ref name="bbcintro">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence.shtml Press Pack: The Silence], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.</ref>


[[Chief Inspector|DCI]] Jim Edwards ([[Douglas Henshall|Henshall]]) is investigating a gang execution, and invites Amelia, his niece, to stay with him for [[respite care|respite]] and to help her to hear using her recent implant. Amelia has overprotective parents, Anne and Chris ([[Gina McKee|McKee]] and [[Hugh Bonneville|Bonneville]]), and relishes the chance to party with her cousins Tom, Joel and Sophie ([[Harry Ferrier|Ferrier]], Kane and Oldfield).<ref name="bbcintro"/> While there, Amelia witnesses the murder of Jane Shilladay (O'Grady), a policewoman who works for the domestic violence unit and is romantically involved with colleague and amateur boxer Rocky ([[Richie Campbell (actor)|Campbell]]). By lip-reading [[CCTV]] footage, Amelia provides Edwards with a link between the two apparently unrelated murders, and recognises a member of the drug squad as one of the killers. He keeps her evidence and identity a secret in order to protect her, putting his career at risk, but their lives become endangered when he begins to unravel police corruption within the drug squad.<ref name="bbcsynop1">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence3.shtml The Silence:Episodes 1 and 2], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.</ref>
[[Chief Inspector|DCI]] Jim Edwards ([[Douglas Henshall|Henshall]]) is investigating a gang execution. His wife Maggie ([[Dervla Kirwan|Kirwan]]) invites Amelia, his niece, to stay with their family for [[respite care|respite]] and to help her to hear using her recent implant. Amelia has overprotective parents, Anne and Chris ([[Gina McKee|McKee]] and [[Hugh Bonneville|Bonneville]]), and relishes the chance to party with her cousins Tom, Joel and Sophie (Ferrier, Kane and Oldfield).<ref name="bbcintro"/> While there, Amelia witnesses the murder of Jane Shilladay (O'Grady), a policewoman who works for the domestic violence unit and is romantically involved with colleague and amateur boxer Rocky ([[Richie Campbell (actor)|Campbell]]). By lip-reading [[CCTV]] footage, Amelia provides Edwards with a link between the two apparently unrelated murders, and recognises a member of the drug squad as one of the killers. He keeps her evidence and identity a secret in order to protect her, putting his career at risk, but their lives become endangered when he begins to unravel police corruption within the drug squad.<ref name="bbcsynop1">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/07_july/07/silence3.shtml The Silence:Episodes 1 and 2], 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.</ref>


The Edwards family becomes victimised by the drugs squad, with Jim Edwards' wife Maggie ([[Dervla Kirwan|Kirwan]]) being harassed by policeman Mac (Hallett), and son Tom being framed, by Mac and Rocky, for [[drug dealing|conspiracy to deal drugs]] along with Ely ([[Nick Nevern|Nevern]]), Sophie's boyfriend.
The Edwards family becomes victimised by the drugs squad, with Jim Edwards' wife Maggie ([[Dervla Kirwan|Kirwan]]) being harassed by policeman Mac (Hallett), and son Tom being framed, by Mac and Rocky, for [[drug dealing|conspiracy to deal drugs]] along with Ely ([[Nick Nevern|Nevern]]), Sophie's boyfriend.
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*[[Douglas Henshall]] — DCI Jim Edwards
*[[Douglas Henshall]] — DCI Jim Edwards
*[[Dervla Kirwan]] — Maggie Edwards
*[[Dervla Kirwan]] — Maggie Edwards
*[[Harry Ferrier]] — Tom Edwards
*Harry Ferrier — Tom Edwards
*Tom Kane — Joel Edwards
*Tom Kane — Joel Edwards
*Rebecca Oldfield — Sophie Edwards
*Rebecca Oldfield — Sophie Edwards
*Rod Hallet — DCI Peter MacKinnon
*[[Rod Hallett]] — DCI Peter MacKinnon
*Mark Stobbart — DI Lee Grigson
*Mark Stobbart — DI Lee Grigson
*[[Richie Campbell (actor)|Richie Campbell]] — DS Rocky Smith
*[[Richie Campbell (actor)|Richie Campbell]] — DS Rocky Smith
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*Catriona Martin — Paula
*Catriona Martin — Paula
*Lara Steward — Maxine
*Lara Steward — Maxine
*Emmet Kirwan — Custody Officer
*[[Emmet Kirwan]] — Custody Officer
* [[Catherine Walker (actor)|Catherine Walker]] as Professional Standards Investigator Sarah Cassidy


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Television shows set in Bristol]]
[[Category:Television shows set in Bristol]]
[[Category:2010s British drama television series]]
[[Category:2010 British television series debuts]]
[[Category:2010 British television programme debuts]]
[[Category:2010 British television series endings]]
[[Category:2010 British television programme endings]]
[[Category:Television series by All3Media]]
[[Category:Television series by All3Media]]
[[Category:2010s British crime television series]]
[[Category:2010s British crime drama television series]]
[[Category:Television shows about deaf people]]
[[Category:Television shows about disability]]

Latest revision as of 01:53, 9 October 2024

The Silence
GenreCrime drama • Thriller
Written byFiona Seres
Directed byDearbhla Walsh
StarringGenevieve Barr
Gina McKee
Hugh Bonneville
Douglas Henshall
Dervla Kirwan
Harry Ferrier
Tom Kane
Rebecca Oldfield
Theme music composerJohn Lunn
Country of originEngland
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersGeorge Faber
Charles Pattinson
ProducerEleanor Greene
Production locationBristol
CinematographyDublin
EditorsBen Yeates
Úna Ní Dhonghaíle
Running time60 minutes
Production companyCompany Pictures
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release12 July (2010-07-12) –
15 July 2010 (2010-07-15)

The Silence is a British television crime drama, first broadcast on BBC One in 2010, which follows the story of a young deaf girl who witnesses a murder. The series was broadcast between 12–15 July 2010. The drama stars deaf actress Genevieve Barr in her first major role following her successful screen debut in Channel 4's The Amazing Dermot, alongside Dervla Kirwan, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville and Douglas Henshall. The series was also directed by Dearbhla Walsh. The series, produced by Company Pictures,[1] was filmed in Dublin, but set in Bristol.[2]

Plot

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The Silence is set in and around Bristol, south-western England. The plot centres around Amelia, portrayed by Genevieve Barr, an eighteen-year-old struggling to integrate into a hearing world following cochlear implantation, who witnesses the murder of a police officer. The subsequent investigation unravels a net of police corruption.[3]

DCI Jim Edwards (Henshall) is investigating a gang execution. His wife Maggie (Kirwan) invites Amelia, his niece, to stay with their family for respite and to help her to hear using her recent implant. Amelia has overprotective parents, Anne and Chris (McKee and Bonneville), and relishes the chance to party with her cousins Tom, Joel and Sophie (Ferrier, Kane and Oldfield).[3] While there, Amelia witnesses the murder of Jane Shilladay (O'Grady), a policewoman who works for the domestic violence unit and is romantically involved with colleague and amateur boxer Rocky (Campbell). By lip-reading CCTV footage, Amelia provides Edwards with a link between the two apparently unrelated murders, and recognises a member of the drug squad as one of the killers. He keeps her evidence and identity a secret in order to protect her, putting his career at risk, but their lives become endangered when he begins to unravel police corruption within the drug squad.[4]

The Edwards family becomes victimised by the drugs squad, with Jim Edwards' wife Maggie (Kirwan) being harassed by policeman Mac (Hallett), and son Tom being framed, by Mac and Rocky, for conspiracy to deal drugs along with Ely (Nevern), Sophie's boyfriend.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ The Silence, 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.
  2. ^ The Silence:Gina McKee (Anna), 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 July 2010.
  3. ^ a b Press Pack: The Silence, 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  4. ^ The Silence:Episodes 1 and 2, 7 July 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
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