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Why BBC crime thriller starring Sheridan Smith will not return for second series

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The Independent UK · Oct 1

Sheridan Smith’s BBC drama cancelled after just one series

BBC sent ‘heartfelt thanks’ to cast and crew while confirming the news

The Independent UK · Oct 1

The Dink to Wicked Little Letters: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A fun sports comedy about a failed tennis prodigy, plus Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman go at it in a gloriously sweary and scandalous period drama

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

What to watch tonight: Sheridan Smith's new crime drama The Cage will have you gripped from the start

The actress is on form in a series that shows the painful struggle of being human, while pulling you in for a hugely enjoyable ride

Woman & Home · Apr 26

TV tonight: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha’s gritty casino drama

A struggling mum join forces with a recovering addict in brilliant new series The Cage. Plus: a campy Irish murder drama. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26

How to watch 'The Cage' online – stream the new Sheridan Smith series from anywhere in the world

Dive into the new crime thriller series starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha — here's how to watch "The Cage" online and for free.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 26

'It felt spine-chilling': New 'high-stakes' BBC crime drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith gets even darker than you could imagine — especially after episode 5

The Cage, a 'high-stakes' new BBC crime drama starring Sheridan Smith, has more to it than meets the eye, according to its cast.

TechRadar · Apr 25

‘I’ve had white knuckle moments’: Michael Socha on This Is England, his patchy beard – and seedy new casino thriller The Cage

As he stars alongside Sheridan Smith as a casino boss on the take, the actor talks about leaving school with no qualifications, playing vile dads – and why he’s eager to circulate the This Is England reunion rumour

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

The Cage: cast, plot, first look, filming news and everything you need to know

The Cage is a BBC1 crime drama set in a Liverpool casino and starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.

WhatToWatch · Apr 25, 2025

Stephen Graham: the ‘working-class, mixed-race kid’ who cares deeply about the work

As his latest drama Adolescence stirs debate, we look at Liverpudlian actor’s previous roles and ability to keep it real

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025