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THE NIGHT CALLER. sun to wed. CH 5 / 9pm - TV PACE

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Blondeshavemorefun · 03/07/2024 19:46

New 4 part thriller /drama on sun to wed so 4 nights in a row

Lonely cab driver Tony becomes obsessed with the late night talk show

Stating Robert glenister and sean pertwee

The synopsis for the upcoming thriller teases: "Tony, in his 50s, drives a black cab, doing the night shift in the city.

He used to be a popular and respected teacher but after losing his job, his confidence plummeted, his marriage collapsed and he’s become increasingly isolated.

"Now his only lifelines are cafe-worker Rosa, whom he forms a growing attachment to, and a radio DJ called Lawrence whom he spends his nights listening to.

"One night Tony plucks up the courage and rings NightTalk to speak to Lawrence, and soon becomes a 'friend of the show'.

For the first time in years, he feels listened to. But as time passes his developing bond with the late-night DJ begins to turn into an unhealthy obsession as he starts interpreting Lawrence's 'world view' in dangerous ways that have devastating impacts on Tony’s life.

One night, by chance, Lawrence gets into Tony’s cab.

The initial excitement at meeting takes a turn when Tony realises this DJ isn't the man he purports to be. Lawrence is a fake and Tony feels betrayed."

Tony makes a decision and does something totally out of character

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Xmasbaby11 · 03/07/2024 20:06

Sounds good - quite a unique premise. I need a new series! Pretty good cast.

Pixiedust1234 · 03/07/2024 20:20

Thanks! I had already set it to record as I always enjoy his acting (and his brother's). Seems like a good plot too.

WingingItSince1973 · 03/07/2024 20:24

Oo fab look forward to this.

diddl · 03/07/2024 20:37

Xmasbaby11 · 03/07/2024 20:06

Sounds good - quite a unique premise. I need a new series! Pretty good cast.

That's funny as I was just thinking that it sounded familiar!

Robert Glenister & Sean Pertwee-Fab!

Xmasbaby11 · 03/07/2024 20:40

It’s Channel 5 so they will no doubt roll out all the cliches!

duc748 · 03/07/2024 21:31

If he drives a black cab in London, he'll be making twice what he made as a teacher!

Blondeshavemorefun · 03/07/2024 21:33

Ch 5 - Pauline behind the curtain and Emma under the plastic sheet

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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BoreOfWhabylon · 03/07/2024 22:03

Sounds good but, as you say, it's Ch 5.

We shall see Grin

butterpuffed · 04/07/2024 12:28

It sounds really good , with a decent cast , wonder if it'll be typical Channel 5 !

DontThinkJustDo · 04/07/2024 14:42

This sounds good, thanks Blondes. No Jack Killian though 😂

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 07/07/2024 11:50

I heard a trailer for this and instantly recognised Sean Pertwee's voice <swoon>

I won't watch IRL but I'll binge watch next weekend ( though I'll keep a watch on this thread)

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 16:15

With 4 things new one his week I'm going to have to be on the ball when watching stuff

Yes he has a lovely known voice

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lazymum99 · 07/07/2024 17:45

I’ll be watching this although it clashes with the new detective series based in Instanbul on bbc

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 18:11

I know !!! So plan to watch bbc 2 and the ch+1

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diddl · 07/07/2024 18:26

Blondeshavemorefun · 03/07/2024 21:33

Ch 5 - Pauline behind the curtain and Emma under the plastic sheet

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I keep seeing this-what programme is it referencing?

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 18:34

@diddl

Pauline was the teacher with Sheridan smith

And

Emma was the love rat and sally Lindsay

Have you not seen the teacher 😂

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Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 18:35

THE TEACHER MON TO THUR CH5 9pm. TV PACE. NO SPOILERS www.mumsnet.com/Talk/telly_addicts/4466183-THE-TEACHER-MON-TO-THUR-CH5-9pm-TV-PACE-NO-SPOILERS

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diddl · 07/07/2024 18:44

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 18:34

@diddl

Pauline was the teacher with Sheridan smith

And

Emma was the love rat and sally Lindsay

Have you not seen the teacher 😂

No I haven't.

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/07/2024 19:19

Def worth a watch if not only for Pauline 😂😂

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the80sweregreat · 07/07/2024 21:17

It has an odd feel to it I think
Slightly sinister

the80sweregreat · 07/07/2024 21:19

I think that someone died in his care as a teacher (drowned ?)

the80sweregreat · 07/07/2024 21:19

Vibes of ' play misty for me ' with Clint Eastwood too ! The night caller theme

Willmafrockfit · 07/07/2024 21:22

DH saw this but i said, oh no Channel 5,
you watch it!

the80sweregreat · 07/07/2024 21:30

Dh is bored as nothing has happened, but maybe it's building up to it .,
( or we should have watched the Turkish detective instead )

Stressedgiraffe · 07/07/2024 21:30

It's intriguing so far.