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Privacy NoticeThe Night Caller is the latest stalking thriller on Channel 5 that will have you on the edge of your seat. It boasts an all-star cast which sees Robert Glenister, known for Hustle, Spooks, and Sherwood, take on the role of taxi driver Tony, who has a dangerous obsession. He develops an unhealthy fascination with café worker Rosa, played by Casualty star Suzanne Packer, and a late-night radio talk-show host called Lawrence, portrayed by Sean Pertwee, known for You and Gotham. Not only is actress Suzanne already well-known face from Casualty, having played the role of Tess Bateman in the BBC medical drama from September 2003 to August 2015, but she also has a famous relative and ex.
Suzanne Packer has starred in the likes of Grange Hill, Holby City, Doctors and Casualty
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Suzanne played the role of Tess Bateman in Casualty from September 2003 to August 2015
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Like many Casualty stars, Suzanne has had her fair share of roles in medical dramas, appearing in both Holby City and Doctors. But long before her Casualty fame, the 61-year-old made an appearance on Grange Hill when she was 32, playing teacher Miss Foster. And her TV career didn’t end after the show either. Since Casualty, she featured in an episode of Death in Paradise as Maya Oprey in 2018, and this year starred in ITV’s The Pembrokeshire Murders. But what many don’t know is that her brother is also famous, but for a different reason.
Suzanne Packer has both a famous brother and ex
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Suzanne’s brother is Colin Jackson, a former sprint and hurdling athlete, who made his name when he won an Olympic silver medal. He has been world champion twice, and his 60-metre hurdle time was a world record for an incredible 27 years. Since his Olympic career, he has presented sport on the BBC, and even featured on Dancing On Ice in 2021. Their family grew up in Cardiff in South Wales, and have Jamaican heritage. Before her acting career, Suzanne went to the National Youth Theatre in Wales and taught drama in schools.
Suzanne Packer attend with her famous Dancing on Ice star brother Colin Jackson
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Speaking to the BBC about her time as a teacher, she shared: “I loved it. And do you know why? Because of the acting. They fed off each other in a very, very positive way.” The siblings have only ever appeared together on TV once—back in 2011 when Colin and Suzanne took part in the celeb edition of BBC’s Pointless, but unfortunately, they were booted out in the first round. And it’s not just her brother who is famous. Suzanne’s ex-husband is also an actor. The star was previously married to Jesse Newman between May 1997 and 2004, and they are reported to share a son together named Paris. Jesse has starred in the 2022 film F***ed in the Head as well as the 2014 comedy Motherless. The Night Caller begins on Sunday 7 July, at 9pm on Channel 5Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnCasualty
