State of Play

State of Play (2003)

EndedScripted showDrama

The serial begins with the murder of a young man, in what appears to be a drug-related killing, and the apparently coincidental death of Sonia Baker, the young researcher for MP Stephen Collins (Morrissey). As the deaths are investigated by journalist Cal McCaffrey of The Herald (Simm) and his colleagues (including Kelly Macdonald as Della Smith and Bill Nighy as editor Cameron Foster) it appears that not only were the deaths connected, but that a conspiracy links them with oil industry-backed corruption of high-ranking British government ministers.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Jun 22, 2003
S01E05Episode 5Jun 15, 2003
S01E04Episode 4Jun 8, 2003
S01E03Episode 3Jun 1, 2003
S01E02Episode 2May 25, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'State of Play' premiere?

'State of Play' premiered on May 18, 2003.

Who directed the first three episodes of 'State of Play'?

David Yates directed the first three episodes of 'State of Play'.

Who played the character of Cal McCaffrey in 'State of Play'?

John Simm played the character of Cal McCaffrey in 'State of Play'.

Which newspaper does Cal McCaffrey work for in 'State of Play'?

Cal McCaffrey works for The Herald newspaper in 'State of Play'.

Who wrote the screenplay for the first episode of 'State of Play'?

Paul Abbott wrote the screenplay for the first episode of 'State of Play'.

What is the profession of Della Smith in 'State of Play'?

Della Smith is a researcher for Cal McCaffrey in 'State of Play'.

What is the name of the character played by Bill Nighy in 'State of Play'?

Bill Nighy played the character of Cameron Foster in 'State of Play'.

Who played the role of Sonia Baker in 'State of Play'?

Kelly Macdonald played the role of Sonia Baker in 'State of Play'.

What is the relationship between Cal McCaffrey and Sonia Baker in 'State of Play'?

Cal McCaffrey and Sonia Baker are ex-lovers in 'State of Play'.

Which political scandal is the focus of 'State of Play'?

The murder of a research assistant linked to a political scandal is the focus of 'State of Play'.

Who played the role of MP Stephen Collins in 'State of Play'?

David Morrissey played the role of MP Stephen Collins in 'State of Play'.

Which journalist is initially assigned to cover the story in 'State of Play'?

Dan Foster (played by James McAvoy) is initially assigned to cover the story in 'State of Play'.

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Also known as

  • Παιχνίδια Διαπλοκής (Greece)
  • Államérdek (Hungary)

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