Missed Call on Channel 5: 'Powerful story' about 'every mother's worst fear' will star Joanna Scanlan
A young girl disappears on a school exchange in France...
www.tvguide.co.ukHere are the latest updates I could gather about Missed Call (Channel 5) from recent coverage:
- Joanna Scanlan stars as Sarah, a mother whose daughter goes missing on a school exchange in France. The series is described as a tense thriller with a strong serialized mystery.[3][4]
- Early reports indicated filming and casting announcements in late 2025, with a potential 2026 air date; Channel 5 had not yet announced a firm premiere date at that time, but press coverage in April 2026 pointed to a forthcoming drop in 2026.[2][3]
- Media previews highlighted a high-profile ensemble, including Rupert Graves and Robert Lindsay, and described Missed Call as a gripping drama exploring a mother’s pursuit of answers against a backdrop of beautiful yet unsettling surroundings in France.[1][4]
- A number of outlets ran feature pieces and “what to watch” guides around mid-April 2026, positioning Missed Call as a standout Channel 5 thriller and noting its premise and key cast elements for audiences ahead of its debut.[6][8]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to the most recent single article with the premiere date once you confirm whether you’re looking for the latest official Channel 5 announcement or the most recent media previews. I can also monitor for an exact air date and streaming availability if you want ongoing updates.