Sheridan Smith Thriller Dubbed "British Drama at Its Best" Has Been 'Axed by BBC'
The five-part crime drama drew a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from 11 critic reviews before the BBC ended plans for another season.
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The Independent (US)Sheridan Smith’s BBC drama cancelled after just one series
BBC sent ‘heartfelt thanks’ to cast and crew while confirming the news
Sheridan Smith dealt blow as BBC axes hit crime drama after just one season amid drastic cost cuts
Sheridan Smith's critically lauded BBC crime drama The Cage has been dropped after just one series.The decision to axe the drama comes despite it attracting more than three million viewers and achieving a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics.The five-part thriller debuted in April this year to rave reviews, with Ms Smith, in particular, garnering praise for her performance.The cancellation arrives amid widespread cost-cutti…
Sheridan Smith's Latest Drama Cancelled After Just One Series
A BBC crime drama led by one of Britain’s biggest TV stars won’t be returning for another run. The Cage, starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, has not been recommissioned for a second series. The BBC confirmed the news in a statement, saying it “loved bringing Leanne and Matty’s story to viewers” and thanked the […]
THE CAGE: SHERIDAN SMITH DRAMA AXED BY BBC AFTER ONE SERIES
The BBC have opted not to recommission The Cage for a second series, The Sun newspaper has revealed.A BBC spokesperson told the tabloid: "We loved bringing Leanne and Matty’s story to viewers and send our heartfelt thanks to Tony Schumacher, Element Pictures and all the cast and crew who worked on this powerful and poignant series."The Cage is a high-stakes, high energy crime story set within the world of a Liverpool Casino with two unforgettabl…
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