State of Play
Series Overview
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, May 18, 2003
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Cameron tells Yvonne Shaps that he has sacked Cal making him a freelance journalist and that Cal has the copyright to the story if she does not give them more money for the story Cal will go to another paper. Yvonne gives them the money. Foy gives them an e-mail linking Sonia with U-Ex Oil and Warner-Scloss. Stephen tells Cal he will resign from the Energy Select Committee and help get him a story that will link George Fergus to Sonia's murder. During an interview Collins talks about Sonia meeting Paul Canning from Warner-Scloss at the Trocadero everyday. Cal realises that this is information that Collins should not know and that there may now be a link to Stephen and Sonia's hitman.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dramaville Presents STATE OF PLAY Launch TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-30
Cast & Creators
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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
Johann Myers
Sonny Stag
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Abbott
Susie Conklin
Nicholas Hooper
Chris Seager
Hilary Bevan Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Colin Gorry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Donal Woods
Production Design
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
Claire Anderson
Costume Design
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State of Play
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What is State of Play about?
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
How many seasons does State of Play have?
State of Play comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in State of Play?
Key cast members in State of Play include Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, John Simm, Polly Walker.
Who created or directed State of Play?
State of Play was developed and directed by Paul Abbott.