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Sheridan Smith Stars in High-Stakes Liverpool Casino Heist
25 Feb
Summary
- Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha star as gamblers in a Liverpool casino heist.
- The drama blends crime thriller elements with family drama concerns.
- Fremantle is handling global sales for the BBC-commissioned series.

"The Cage," a new crime drama commissioned by the BBC, features Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha as Leanne and Matty, a single mother and a compulsive gambler operating in a Liverpool casino. The series explores their risky decision to skim cash, which quickly attracts the attention of both the mob and law enforcement. The drama is set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
Fremantle, which is handling global sales, highlights that "The Cage" distinguishes itself through nuanced performances and a compelling narrative that merges crime thriller elements with family drama. Leanne aims to save her family flat, while Matty seeks funds for his daughter, making their final heist a desperate bid for escape. The series was filmed in and around Liverpool and Merseyside.




