Channel 5 is set to premiere its gripping new crime drama, “Missed Call,” featuring Joanna Scanlan in the lead role. She plays Sarah, a concerned single mother whose life spirals into chaos when her daughter, Katie, goes missing during a school exchange trip to France.
Overview of Missed Call
The drama unfolds as Sarah’s worst fears materialize when Katie embarks on an exchange program in the picturesque town of Saint-Michel. The trip includes supervision by teacher Neil Scott and Katie’s partner, Jason Bradley. Unfortunately, Katie’s experiences take a dark turn, placing her with the reputable Morvan family, who have a daughter named Emma.
In a troubling turn of events, after a missed call from Katie, communication suddenly halts. Although the school and the Morvans assure Sarah that everything is fine, her instincts signal danger. Sarah’s determination leads her to investigate, seeking answers in a town resistant to her inquiries.
Plot Synopsis
According to the series synopsis, “Missed Call” follows British teenager Katie Gleason’s mysterious disappearance during her stay in southern France. As Sarah arrives in Saint-Michel to uncover the truth, she faces a dismissive police force and a seemingly unhelpful host family. With local detective Lieutenant Virginie Taylor’s assistance, Sarah plunges into a web of secrets, corruption, and potential trafficking.
Time is of the essence as Sarah uncovers buried truths and faces powerful figures in a tight-knit community, sparking a race against time to save Katie.
Episode Guide
The series consists of five episodes, with the first airing on April 13, 2026, at 9 PM. The subsequent episodes will air nightly until the conclusion on April 17.
- Episode 1: Sarah arrives in France, sensing danger for Katie. She confronts local authorities and unveils disturbing connections to a local boy named Xavier.
- Subsequent Episodes: The narrative intensifies as secrets emerge, and Sarah unravels the mystery behind her daughter’s disappearance.
Missed Call Cast
The show’s talented cast includes:
- Joanna Scanlan as Sarah Gleason
- Emily Coates as Katie Gleason
- Claire Keim as Virginie Taylor
- François-Xavier Demaison as Jerome Ricard
- Rupert Graves as Jason Bradley
- Robert Lindsay as Andrew Taylor
- Dean Fagan as Neil Scott
- Lise Laffont as Audrey Lambert
- Xavier Lemaitre as Serge Henin
- Célia Diane as Caroline Morvan
Filming Locations
Much of “Missed Call” was filmed in the South of France. The town of Montpellier served as a backdrop, while Villeneuvette represented the fictional Saint-Michel. Key scenes, including Katie’s exchange accommodation, were filmed at Domaine St Martin de la Garrigue. Additional sequences showcasing Sarah’s travel were shot in and around London, beginning with the Port of Dover in Kent.
Don’t miss the premiere of “Missed Call” on Channel 5, airing tonight at 9 PM. Tune in to watch this captivating story unfold.
