Silent Witness series 27 continues on BBC One this week, and actress Rhiannon May continues to portray Cara Connelly in the new episodes.
Viewers who watched previous series in 2021 and 2022 will remember the character is central to Jack Hodgson.
So who is Cara Connelly, what is her connection to Jack, and is actress Rhiannon May deaf in real life? Here’s everything you need to know!
Who is Cara Connelly in Silent Witness?
Cara Connelly is Jack Hodgson’s niece in Silent Witness. She first appeared in 2021, in the episodes Bad Love and Brother’s Keeper.
Jack helped bring Cara and her estranged dad together.
She returned in the History episodes. The character met up with Jack during a tense family drama which resulted in heartache. She has since stuck around, and developed a close bond with Jack.
In the episodes 3 and 4 of series 27, entitled Grievance Culture, Cara plays a key role when her professor becomes a big part of the storyline.
Why did Cara Connelly show up in series 25 episode 4?
In series 25 part four of six, a secret from his father propelled Jack to Belfast on an urgent mission. As familial secrets came to the surface, Jack faced tragedy head-on.
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