The preview of Sheridan Smith 's upcoming new drama, The Cage, has been released on YouTube . The five-part crime thriller, which stars the award-winning actress and This is England star Michael Socha, will air on BBC One on 26 April 2026. In the trailer, Sheridan can be seen in character as Leanne, a casino worker with a plan to steal from her employer alongside her co-worker, Matty, played by Michael. The official synopsis for the Liverpool-based drama reads: "Leanne is the charismatic