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State of Play

State of Play

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State of Play

2003- 2003

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.4(112 votes)

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Mystery

Drama

Crime

Overview

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

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Bill Nighy

Cameron Foster

Bill Nighy

Acting

David Morrissey

Stephen Collins

David Morrissey

Acting

Kelly Macdonald

Della Smith

Kelly Macdonald

Acting

John Simm

Cal McAffrey

John Simm

Acting

Polly Walker

Anne Collins

Polly Walker

Acting

Philip Glenister

DCI William Bell

Philip Glenister

Acting

James McAvoy

Dan Foster

James McAvoy

Acting

Michael Feast

Andrew Wilson

Michael Feast

Acting

Amelia Bullmore

Helen Preger

Amelia Bullmore

Acting

Marc Warren

Dominic Foy

Marc Warren

Acting

Rebekah Staton

Liz

Rebekah Staton

Acting

Benedict Wong

Pete Cheng

Benedict Wong

Acting

Johann Myers

Sonny Stag

Johann Myers

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