The Cage full cast list for BBC crime drama series

The show is written by Tony Schumacher, who is known for his work on The Responder.

Filming took place in Bolton and Tockholes.

Smith and Socha feature as casino workers Leanne and Matty, respectively, who get drawn into a high-stakes crime story.

A synopsis for the series shares: “When Leanne and Matty discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in, their lives are set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they’re stealing from, and the police.”

The Cage was shot in and around Liverpool and Merseyside and is directed by Al Mackay, best known for his works on Without Sin and Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story.

Discussing her character of Leanne, Sheridan Smith shared: “Leanne is a cashier at the casino and she’s a single mum.

“She cares for her Nanna who has dementia, she has a son of 17 and a daughter who’s 12.

“They’re losing their housing and Nanna has to go into care, so she’s in this turmoil.

“Matty is her co-worker at the casino, and they discover they’re both on the rob, which entwines their lives because they’re in it together then.

“It’s a bit Bonnie and Clyde-y, but in a really chaotic, bonkers way.”

Giving a bit of insight into Matty, Michael Socha shared: “Matty is the manager of the Envoy Casino.

“He’s also addicted to gambling and is in quite a lot of debt from it.

“He’s an alcoholic.

“He’s just trying to keep his head above water at the beginning, and it feels like the whole world is against him, both inside and outside the casino.

“He’s not doing himself any favours.

“Everybody is against Matty, including himself.”

The Cage full cast list

• Sheridan Smith as Leanne Chapel
• Michael Socha as Matty Flynn
• Geraldine James as Nancy Packer
• Barry Sloane as Gary Packer
• Sophie Mensah as Detective Sergeant Fen Ning
• Freya Jones as Emily Flynn
• Anton Bibby as Thomas
• Louis Emerick as Paul
• Sue Jenkins as Shelagh
• Eileen O’Brien as Nanna
• Shaun Mason as Alan
• Lewis Ian Bray as Ben
• Julia Papp as Irina

• Eithne Browne as Annie
• Max Ainsworth as Neil
• Rose McDermott as Ruby
• Mona Goodwin as Trace
• Lee Morris as Kendo
• Dave Hart as Danny
• Abby Mavers as Kelly
• Gemma Barraclough as Jade
• Isobel Khan as Paige
• Natasha Jayetileke as Sarah
• Claire Hackett as Kath
• Menyee Lai as Mai
• Terri Reddin as Taylor
• Raymond Waring as Mr Charles
• Lucie Shorthouse as Miss Helbury

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When will The Cage be on TV?

The first episode of The Cage will air at 9pm on Sunday, April 26 on BBC One.

After that, the remaining four episodes will air in the same timeslot over the coming weeks.

Alternatively, episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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