Silent Witness and New Tricks creator dies, aged 71 - Former police officer was known for creating one of BBC’s most loved crime dramas

Silent Witness and New Tricks creator Nigel McCrery has died at the age of 71. The TV stalwart was diagnosed with a terminal illness in October 2024. His agent confirmed the news of his death "with a heavy heart". They told BBC News: "It's with a heavy heart that we share the news of screenwriter, author and producer Nigel McCrery's passing.

Nigel McCrery, the creator of hit BBC dramas Silent Witness and New Tricks, has died at the age of 71. The television veteran was diagnosed with a terminal illness in October 2024.

Nigel McCrery worked as an officer with the murder squad of Nottinghamshire Constabulary before moving into TV and writing popular police procedurals Silent Witness and New Tricks.

Nigel McCrery, who has died aged 71, deployed his experience as a Nottinghamshire murder squad detective to devise the long-running BBC1 forensic-science drama Silent Witness.

TV writer Nigel McCrery has been credited with the “success and longevity” of Silent Witness by the show’s star Emilia Fox. Former police officer McCrery created the forensics series Silent Witness and the cold case show New Tricks,

Silent Witness and New Tricks creator Nigel McCrery has passed away at the age of 71 following a short battle with a terminal illness. His agent confirmed the news, saying: “With a heavy heart, we share the passing of screenwriter,

Nigel McCrery, the creator of hit BBC dramas Silent Witness and New Tricks, has died aged 71, his agent confirmed today. The screenwriter and novelist passed away following a terminal illness diagnosis in October 2024.