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Lauren Morris

REVEALED: Why bbc crime thriller starring sheridan smith will not return for second series | Rare Historical Photos

Sheridan Smith Michael Socha Tony Schumacher
  • The BBC has confirmed that crime thriller series The Cage , starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, will not return for a second series.
  • Created by Tony Schumacher, the five-part drama aired in April and followed two casino workers embezzling profits from their employer.
  • A BBC spokesperson thanked creator Tony Schumacher, production company Element Pictures, and the cast and crew for their work on the series.
  • The decision to end the show is understood to be unrelated to the BBC's recent budget cuts and financial pressures.
  • Following the cancellation, Sheridan Smith will next star in ITV 's Two Birds , while Michael Socha will appear in Channel 4 drama Deadpoint .

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