Well, well, well \u2013 things have certainly notched up in the drama stakes after that surprise ending to The Night Caller<\/a>\u2018s premiere episode.<\/p>\n After being introduced to cab driver Tony (Robert Glenister) and his isolated life, we come to see how much radio host Lawrence\u2019s (Sean Pertwee) words resonate with him. A former science teacher, Tony\u2019s life has completely changed and now, he spends his nights transporting the people of Liverpool around the city.<\/p>\n But at the night cafe, things start to blossom between Tony and Rosa (Suzanne Packer), who has just started evening classes and asks Tony out in a bid to also help her. Just as things are starting to look up for Tony, though, he spies Rosa\u2019s abusive ex-boyfriend Ste, who confronts her one night outside the cafe.<\/p>\n After Ste gets into Tony\u2019s cab one night, he soon realises that he has plans to harm Rosa and, feeling invigorated by Lawrence\u2019s angry radio rant about standing up to bullies, Tony spots Ste on the street and runs him over.<\/p>\n It\u2019s quite the shock twist, especially considering that what we\u2019ve seen of Tony so far has been a quiet, well-meaning man that doesn\u2019t seem that violent. But clearly, Lawrence\u2019s words have already had an impact on him, only teasing what could come later down the line.<\/p>\n Chatting to RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press, Glenister revealed more about the \u201cspontaneous\u201d decision that Tony faces at the end of episode 1. He said: \u201cThe one thing that he does at the end of the first episode \u2013 which propels the story in one sense \u2013 I don\u2019t think it\u2019s premeditated.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s been beguiled by Lawrence on the chat show, on the phone-in, about how law and order has broken down, how nobody\u2019s protected therefore one has to protect oneself. Because of his vulnerability, Tony actually takes this on board and then when he has an opportunity \u2013 and I think it\u2019s a spontaneous thing that he does as I say, not premeditated \u2013 he takes it and the whole course of his life has changed.\u201d<\/p> Glenister continued: \u201cThe way that he\u2019s taken in by Lawrence and sort of beguiled by him, I think that actually in his own mind, he justifies what he does.<\/p>\n \u201cI think also, it\u2019s a double justification because having heard disgruntled participants of the phone-in who are talking about taking the law into their own hands because nobody is protecting them, plus the fact he\u2019s seen Rosa be very vulnerable.<\/p>\n \u201cIn his own mind, he justifies what he does \u2013 the consequences are very far-reaching. I don\u2019t think he\u2019s necessarily planning to do what he does but something just clicks in his mind and he does it. He justifies it by wanting to protect Rosa and also, because of what he\u2019s heard on the radio.\u201d<\/p>\n The new series continues to unfold across the next three consecutive nights, promising to take us on quite the emotional rollercoaster.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the series synopsis: \u201cTony, 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cOne night Tony plucks up the courage and rings NightTalk to speak to Lawrence, and soon becomes a \u201cfriend of the show\u201d. 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\u2019s \u2018world view\u2019 in dangerous ways that have devastating impacts on Tony\u2019s life. One night, by chance, Lawrence gets into Tony\u2019s cab.<\/p>\n \u201cThe initial excitement at meeting takes a turn when Tony realises this DJ isn\u2019t the man he purports to be. Lawrence is a fake and Tony feels betrayed.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to find out what\u2019s on. 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