A BBC crime drama led by one of Britain\u2019s biggest TV stars won\u2019t be returning for another run. <\/p>\n
The Cage, starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, has not been recommissioned for a second series. <\/p>\n
The BBC confirmed the news in a statement, saying it \u201cloved bringing Leanne and Matty\u2019s story to viewers\u201d and thanked the team behind the drama.<\/p>\n
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Set around a Liverpool casino, the series followed Leanne, played by Smith, and Matty, played by Socha. <\/p>\n
The pair discovered they were both secretly taking money from the casino safe, putting them on a dangerous collision course with each other and the people around them.<\/p>\n
Barry Sloane appeared as Gary, while Geraldine James played Nancy. <\/p>\n
The wider cast included Ian Puleston Davies and Louis Emerick, with Katy Carmichael appearing as DCI Hannigan and Abby Mavers playing Kelly.<\/p>\n
The five-part drama was created by Tony Schumacher and directed by Al Mackay, with filming taking place around Liverpool and Merseyside. <\/p>\n
While there won\u2019t be a second series, those of us who missed The Cage can still catch up with the complete drama on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n
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