BBC takes more 'Waking', 'Silent Witness'

BBC One dramas Waking the Dead and Silent Witness will return for new series next year, the corporation has confirmed.

Filming for a new five-part run of police drama Waking The Dead will begin this year, with Trevor Eve (DI Boyd) among the returning cast members.

BBC One has also ordered five new episodes of Silent Witness in addition to six that will air later this year.

"We are delighted to announce Waking The Dead and Silent Witness are set to return to BBC One in 2009 to grip audiences with more bold, original stories," said Kate Harwood, head of drama series and serials.