If you enjoyed The Responder, starring Martin Freeman as a night cop pushed to his limits, you’ll be totally hooked on The Cage, the new BBC drama created by its BAFTA-nominated writer Tony Schumacher.
Set in Liverpool, the series follows two employees (played by This Is England and Benidorm actors) who get involved in stealing from their workplace.
What's The Cage about?
When Leanne (Sheridan Smith) and Matty (Michael Socha) realize they’re both secretly taking money from the casino safe where they work, their lives spiral toward an inevitable clash with each other, the gangster they’re stealing from, and the police.
Who's in the cast of The Cage?
Excited to watch The Cage? Here's the full cast list:
• Sheridan Smith (The Teacher, I Fought the Law) as Leanne
• Michael Socha (Toxic Town, Showtrial) as Matty
• Barry Sloane (The Bay, SIX) as Gary
• Geraldine James (Back To Life, Black Work) as Nancy
• Anton Bibby (Liverpool Narcos) as Thomas
• Freya Jones (Bolan's Shoes) as Emily
• Sophie Mensah (Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale) as Fen
• Abby Mavers (Waterloo Road) as Kelly
• Shaun Mason (Extraordinary) as Alan
• Louis Emerick as Paul (The Power of Parker)
• Ian Puleston Davies (Coronation Street, Tin Star) as Vincent
• Julia Papp (Baptiste, Legend) as Irina
• Katy Carmichael (Malpractice, The Suspect) as DCI Hannigan
• Dave Hart (The Responder, Leonard) as Danny
• Eileen O’Brien (Not Going Out, Emmerdale) as Nanna
• Eithne Browne (The Responder, Coronation Street) as Annie
• Mona Goodwin (Extraordinary, Black Mirror) as Trace
Where was The Cage filmed?
Full of rich characters and directed by Al Mackay (known for Kidnapped and Without Sin), this intense drama was filmed across Liverpool and Merseyside, just like The Responder was.
Where can I watch The Cage?
The Cage will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer. There's not a release date yet, but we'll keep this page updated with the latest news.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and loves going on walks with her three dogs.