The Night Caller

The negative reviews don't understand the fact that Tony is such an accurately drawn character of a teacher who is no longer needed. I've not watched it all yet,and if it ends with his character doing something dubious it's cheap drama that doesn't really explore the normality of life at the wrong end of the spectrum, but if it takes that slice of normality and runs with it we could be seeing something a little interesting and a lot realistic, now before I go on I've got to lay my cards on the table and say that while I have just retired, I've never felt happier and think teaching is a great profession, although people often face the large sacrifices being made.

Can't believe this isn't getting better reviews and more praise. Stunning performance from Glenister in particular. You can see every drop of pain and confusion, despair in his performance. His face. If that is what acting is, conveying all of this with a look, he is some actor indeed. Pertwee is excellent as the somewhat immoral, selfish radio dj who just pretends to care, but even he is overshadowed by Glenister. Some excellent support in supporting roles, but this is largely a two header. Something rather different. Quite a sad, hard watch. Channel 5 proving they can turn out some top quality drama.

There are many poor reviews for this programme and everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you want action this is not for you. On the other hand if you want a believable plot full of tension about a man at the end of his tether then I recommend it. Both principal actors Sean Pertwee and especially Robert Glenister give wonderful performances in this superbly written drama about an ex teacher who is now driving a cab for a living. We don't know why he lost his job but it has deeply affected him. He finds comfort and support when he calls the Night Caller radio call-in programme. Gradually his problems are revealed but his troubles increase.

Glenister and Pertwee are absolutely superb in this dark drama about depression and deception. Other very good performances from some faces you'll recognise too. I don't recall seeing Pertwee before but his voice was just fantastic as the radio host.

Yes some found it slow but some of the best of the genre from the likes of Hitchcock built slowly and exploded at the end. It doesn't need to be a thrill a minute gore-fest car crash to be a great drama which this is.

The night time darkness adds to this study of haunting depression, guilt and hopelessness. The simple but basic locations were just right too.

Glenister's face and Pertwee's voice deserve special mention..

Lots of parallels drawn with Taxi Driver but Play Misty for Me was a big memory for me.

I don't know why so many people on here are complaining about this being miserable and not much fun to watch.it's a dark thriller after all.if you are looking for a show filled with action sequences,this isn't for you.

The show,in my opinion benefits from the slow build up.it really gives the actors the chance to put in a gripping performance that has you hooked from the start.

Sean Pertwee is excellent as per usual and Glenister absolutely steals the show with his amazingly emotional performance.

Great acting from the whole cast and I feel sorry for the people who didn't make it to the heartbreaking end.if you can't be bothered to watch something in it's entirety because the show isn't the type of thing you expected,you shouldn't leave a negative review.