Who is Amanda Burton and is she returning to Silent Witness permanently?

AMANDA Burton has a long history on prime time British television.

In May 2022 the legendary actress thrilled fans by returning to BBC One show Silent Witness.

Who is Amanda Burton?

Amanda Burton, 65, is a Northern Irish actress.

She is best known for playing forensic pathologist Sam Ryan in Silent Witness, and starting her career as Heather Black from Channel 4 soap Brookside.

Amanda, who was born in Londonderry, has always wanted to be an actress.

As a teen, she left her home in Northern Ireland for Manchester, to study at drama school.

Is Amanda Burton returning to Silent Witness permanently?

Amanda first appeared in Silent Witness as the lead role of pathologist Sam Ryan in 1996.

She starred in 54 episodes before leaving in 2004, when her character returned home to Northern Ireland to be with her family.

In May 2022 she returned to the show in the same role, after 18 years away.

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sadly, she won't be back full time.

The actress told : "No. No more Silent Witness.";

She added: "This has been so special and gorgeous, and to be a part of this landmark celebration of the 25th anniversary is enough."

What TV shows has Amanda Burton appeared on?

In 2021, Amanda portrayed Katherine Maguire in ITV's Marcella.

Her character is the powerful matriarch at the head of a criminal family in Belfast.