Meet the cast of The Night Caller
The new Channel 5 drama is led by Robert Glenister.
There's a new Channel 5 drama on the block and The Night Caller looks set to be a series that will likely grip viewers in no time.
With its intriguing premise and cast of familiar faces, we're set to go on quite the journey as we follow a taxi driver who becomes a little bit obsessed with a late night radio DJ.
The new series is led by Robert Glenister, who is known for his roles in Hustle and Spooks, but he is joined by Sean Pertwee, Suzanne Packer and more.
Described as a "contemporary thriller" and "claustrophobic tale", The Night Caller is "about the power of influence those with the loudest voice have over the most vulnerable people."
Keen to know more about the cast of the new Channel 5 thriller? Read on for everything you need to know about the stars of The Night Caller.
The Night Caller cast: Full list of characters and actors in Channel 5 drama
Like a lot of Channel 5 dramas, The Night Caller boasts a small cast of actors you'll likely recognise from other work. Scroll on to find out more about the characters and where you've seen the actors before.
- Robert Glenister as Tony Conroy
- Sean Pertwee as Lawrence Brightway
- Suzanne Packer as Rosa
- Stephen Walters as Rob
Robert Glenister plays Tony Conroy
Who is Tony Conroy? Tony used to be a science teacher but now works as a taxi driver in Liverpool. He's got no family so is quite lonely but that all changes when he starts to find solace in Lawrence's late night radio show.
What else has Robert Glenister been in? Glenister is known for his roles as Three Socks in Hustle and as Nicholas Blake in Spooks but has also starred in Cold Feet, Curfew and Doctor Who. He has also more recently starred in Suspicion and Sherwood.
Sean Pertwee plays Lawrence Brightway
Who is Lawrence Brightway? Lawrence is a late night radio show host who has a phone-in segment where Liverpool residents can chat about the state of their city. He is charismatic and immediately draws in Tony, who is living quite an isolated life.
What else has Sean Pertwee been in? The son of Third Doctor John Pertwee, Sean is known for his roles in Gotham, Elementary and Dog Soldiers. He has more recently starred in You, Silent Witness and his voice may also be familiar to fans of Masterchef: The Professionals as he is the series narrator.
Suzanne Packer plays Rosa
Who is Rosa? Rosa works in a local cafe and comes to form quite a close bond with late night taxi driver Tony. She may be working in the cafe but dreams of something more after a bad breakup with an abusive ex.
What else has Suzanne Packer been in? Packer is perhaps best known for her role in Casualty as Tess Bateman. Having starred in the medical drama from 2003 to 2015, she has since starred in Doctor Who, The ABC Murders, In My Skin and The Pembrokeshire Murders.
Stephen Walters plays Rob
Who is Rob? An ex-military man and fellow taxi driver, Rob is quite an enigmatic character but often frequents the same cafe as Tony.
What else has Stephen Walters been in? Walters is best known for his role as Angus Mhor in Outlander, Little Boy Blue and Shetland. He has also more recently starred in Slow Horses, A Gentleman in Moscow and Anne.
The Night Caller airs nightly, starting Sunday 7th July at 9pm on Channel. Episodes will be available for streaming on My5 immediately after they air on Channel 5, with the full box set available from Wednesday at 10pm.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
