The Cage: Liverpool's Gritty Robbery Drama

The Cage: Liverpool's Gritty Robbery Drama

Author: The Daily News Now! April 26, 2026 Duration: 1:38
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Liverpool writer Tony Schumachers new BBC drama, The Cage, is a five-part series about two casino workers drawn into a high-stakes robbery. Set in a Liverpool casino, it stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, with Schumacher drawing from his familys struggles with addiction. The show, filmed in Liverpool and Bolton, features a mix of humor and darkness, with Smith and Sochas chemistry shining from the start. Catch The Cage starting April 26th on BBC iPlayer or BBC One.

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