Witness Number 3: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

Published On

July 17, 2024

In Witness Number 3, an eyewitness to a major crime faces her most harrowing dilemma yet: do the right thing or succumb to fear? 

A single mum witnesses a crucial moment before a murder that changes her life forever. By cooperating with the authorities and giving an honest testimony, she will be doing the right thing. By saying nothing, she will be helping the suspect get away and save her own life and that of her son’s. 

Described as a “claustrophobic psychological thriller”, find out how you can watch every episode of the UK series on demand here in Australia. 

Fans of riveting British shows can stream Witness Number 3 in Australia via BritBox. 

Fortunately for new customers, BritBox still offers a 7-day free trial. 

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The four-part series originally premiered on Channel 5 in the UK last 2022. It later became available for streaming on demand on Netflix the following year. 

In Australia, the show is just about to drop on BritBox, Thursday on 22 August.

Season 1Release DateStreaming Service
Episode 1Thur, 22 Aug 2024BritBox
Episode 2Thur, 22 Aug 2024BritBox
Episode 3Thur, 22 Aug 2024BritBox
Episode 4Thur, 22 Aug 2024BritBox

The series starring Nina Toussaint-White (Bodyguard, EastEnders) is streaming on BritBox from August 22. 

BritBox Australia’s catalogue of shows also include more Channel 5 titles with the likes of All Creatures Great and Small, Dalgliesh, Maxine, and more available to stream instantly.

More than third-party series and movies, BritBox also grows its original programming – latest originals include Archie, Three Little Birds, Magpie Murders, Crime, Murder in Provence, and Hotel Portofino.

Thinking of giving the service a try? BritBox Australia still offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. After that, there’s only one streaming tier plan to sign up for, priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 yearly.

There’s already 4K streaming on BritBox, although it’s only supported for selected devices, including Samsung smart TVs with 4K. Users can do concurrent streaming on the BritBox app for up to four devices.

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Jodie Packer (Toussaint-White) is a single mother who runs a hairdressing salon. Her life is turned upside down when she witnesses a killer and his victim moments before a murder. What she saw for a split second makes her the eyewitness that can make or break the case. 

However, her testimony becomes the very same thing that puts her and her family’s life in danger, even more so when the suspect begins to taunt her in his vicious efforts to silence her.

Will she give into fear or help unveil the truth? 

This crime thriller from Channel 5 is created by screenwriter Thomas Eccleshare with Diarmuid Goggins (Silent Witness, Bulletproof) directing all four episodes. 

You can watch Witness Number 3’s trailer right here. 

The Channel 5 original starred Nina Toussaint-White as protagonist Jodie Packer. Other cast members include Sion Daniel Young as  PC Ivan Barkas, the police officer assigned to protect Jodie and Clare Dunne as Detective Whelan, the officer investigating the crime. 

You can find the complete cast list of the series below:

  • Nina Toussaint-White as Jodie Packer
  • Sion Daniel Young as  PC Ivan Barkas
  • Clare Dunne as Detective Whelan
  • Cole Martin as Jodie’s son, Kyle
  • Ruaridh Mollica as Po
  • Sue Johnston as Jodie’s mother, Carly
  • Fiach Kunz as Benji
  • Katherine Field as Dee
  • Stephen Cromwell as Tyler Osho
  • David Crowley as Paul

If you’re looking for more crime dramas to watch, there’s plenty of similar TV shows to try on streaming, including other British shows like Shetland, Bloodlands, Payback, Unforgotten, Vigil, Endeavour, Vera, Death in Paradise, Silent Witness, Hope Street, Father Brown, DI Ray, and many more. 

For US crime dramas, you might find shows like True Detective, Criminal Minds, 9-1-1, Chicago Fire, Law & Order: SVU, and Sugar  just as engrossing. 

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