Series synopsis
The Night Caller is a British drama crime television series that premiered on 5 on July 7, 2024. It ended on July 10, 2024. It was created by Nick Saltrese. It stars Robert Glenister, Sean Pertwee, Suzanne Packer and Stephen Walters.
The story of Tony, a Liverpool taxi driver who begins to form an unhealthy obsession and twisted world view of a late-night radio talk show host.
Premise
The story of Tony, a Liverpool taxi driver who begins to form an unhealthy obsession and twisted world view of a late-night radio talk show host.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Glenister as Tony Conroy
- Sean Pertwee as Lawrence Brightway
- Suzanne Packer as Rosa
- Stephen Walters as Rob
- James Keating as Joe Hall
Guest cast
- Anthony Brophy as Ste Murray
- Katherine Field as Young Woman
- Esther Ayo James as Hen
- Matthew O'Brien as Griffiths
- Kim Daly as Siobhan Hall
- Steve Hartland as Rescue Cab Driver
- Thommas Kane Byrne as Jed
- Gráinne Keenan as DS Marshall
- Catriona Loughlin as Book Store Manageress
- Philip Shaun McGuinness as Mechanic
- Fiona Mulvaney as Sue
- Rachel Wren as Drunk Passenger
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 7, 2024 | July 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Former science teacher Tony Conroy now works the night shift as a taxi driver in Liverpool, living a solitary life as he drifts through the monotony of picking up and dropping off passengers night in and night out. After an uncomfortable conversation with a former colleague, Tony feels a desperate need to talk to someone and decides to call late-night radio show NightTalk. Thriller, starring Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee. |
July 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The awful realisation of what Tony has done starts to dawn on him and he goes into survival mode, trying to cover up the horror of the previous night and asking Rob for help. On Lawrence's radio show, the incident is big news, but as Tony listens to what the callers have to say, he gradually feels bolstered and somehow starts to reconcile the awful thing he's done. |
July 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Rob advises Tony to leave town, revealing Ste Murray is involved with dangerous people - but shortly after the taxi driver is stunned when Lawrence hails his cab, stunned that he is finally getting to meet his hero. But he gets a shock to realise the radio presenter is the complete opposite of his public persona. |
July 9, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 10, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |