05/05/2026

THE CAGE airing on BBC iPlayer now

We are thrilled to celebrate the release of The BBC’s new five-part crime thriller, The Cage.

Created and written by Tony Schumacher, the series is directed by Al Mackay, and produced by Element Pictures. Set and filmed in Liverpool and Merseyside, the drama follows two casino workers whose lives spiral after they independently begin skimming cash from their place of work.

The Cage cast includes UA client Django Chan-Reeves, with Hair and Makeup design by Adele Firth.

The five-part drama is now airing weekly on BBC One, with all episodes available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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