The Cage (TV series)
| The Cage | |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Tony Schumacher |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Clare Shephard |
| Production company | Element Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
The Cage is an upcoming British crime thriller television series from Tony Schumacher, starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha. The series will air on BBC One and be available on the BBC iPlayer.
Synopsis
Two casino workers in Liverpool, Leanne and Matty realise they have both plotted to steal from the safe at their casino.[1]
Cast
- Sheridan Smith as Leanne
- Michael Socha as Matty
- Barry Sloane
- Geraldine James
- Anton Bibby
- Freya Jones
- Sophie Mensah
- Abby Mavers
- Shaun Mason
- Louis Emerick
- Ian Puleston-Davies
- Julia Papp
- Katy Carmichael
- Dave Hart
- Eileen O'Brien
- Eithne Browne
- Mona Goodwin
Production
The series is written by Tony Schumacher and produced by Element Pictures. Hilary Martin, Christopher Aird, Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe are executine producers alongside Schumacher and Sheridan Smith, who leads the cast alongside Michael Socha. Lucy Richer is an executive producer for the BBC with Clare Shepherd as series producer.[2] The series is directed by Al Mackay.[3] The cast also includes Barry Sloane, Geraldine James, Anton Bibby, Freya Jones, Sophie Mensah, Abby Mavers, Shaun Mason, Louis Emerick, Ian Puleston-Davies, Julia Papp, Katy Carmichael, Dave Hart, Eileen O'Brien, Eithne Browne, and Mona Goodwin.[4]
Filming for the five-part series took place in locations around Liverpool and Merseyside, including the Wirral, in the first part of 2025.[5][6]
Broadcast
The series will air on BBC One and be available on the BBC iPlayer.[7]
References
- ^ Dukes, Emma (16 May 2025). "BBC The Cage: Everything we know about new Sheridan Smith drama including Liverpool filming locations". Liverpool World. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (24 March 2025). "Sheridan Smith confirmed for new Liverpool-set "high-stakes" BBC crime drama: Here's all the details". Digital Spy.
- ^ Dukes, Emma (14 May 2025). "Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha spotted filming new BBC drama The Cage in Liverpool". Liverpool World. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Walter, Harriett (10 June 2025). "A new BBC crime drama! Sheridan Smith's "high-stakes" series reveals first look and exciting cast additions". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Warner, Sam (21 May 2025). "Sheridan Smith's "high energy" crime show from boss of BBC's The Responder is one to watch out for". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ McGrath, Rebecca (28 April 2025). "Filming for new BBC drama 'The Cage' to take place in Wirral". Wirral Globe. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Fear, Helen (24 March 2025). "The Cage on BBC One: New drama starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha is a 'high-stakes, high energy crime story'". TV Guide. Retrieved 21 May 2025.