Series

State of Play

★ 7.4(112)20031 season

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Good to know

Creator: Paul Abbott
Release date: 2003-05-18
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One, BBC Four
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom

State of Play — trailer

About State of Play

State of Play is a 2003 web series in the Mystery, Drama and Crime genres, created by Paul Abbott, starring Bill Nighy, David Morrissey and Kelly Macdonald. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One and BBC Four. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 112 viewers. Below you can see where to watch State of Play in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries6 eps · 2003

Cast

Bill Nighy

Cameron Foster

David Morrissey

Stephen Collins

Kelly Macdonald

Della Smith

John Simm

Cal McAffrey

Polly Walker

Anne Collins

Philip Glenister

DCI William Bell

James McAvoy

Dan Foster

Michael Feast

Andrew Wilson

Amelia Bullmore

Helen Preger

Marc Warren

Dominic Foy

Rebekah Staton

Liz

Benedict Wong

Pete Cheng

Themes & keywords

london, englandjournalistmurderconspiracypolitical thriller

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch State of Play in United States?+

State of Play is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is State of Play on Netflix?+

State of Play is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of State of Play are there?+

State of Play has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in State of Play?+

State of Play stars Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, John Simm and Polly Walker.

When did State of Play come out?+

State of Play is a 2003 web series created by Paul Abbott.

What genre is State of Play?+

State of Play is Mystery, Drama and Crime series.

Who created State of Play?+

State of Play was created by Paul Abbott.