TV series
State of Play
2003, English, on BBC One & BBC Four. Created by Paul Abbott.
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 2003
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 22 June 2003
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Paul AbbottCreator
- Bill NighyCameron Foster · 6 ep
- David MorrisseyStephen Collins · 6 ep
- Kelly MacdonaldDella Smith · 6 ep
- John SimmCal McAffrey · 6 ep
- Polly WalkerAnne Collins · 6 ep
- Philip GlenisterDCI William Bell · 6 ep
- James McAvoyDan Foster · 6 ep
- Michael FeastAndrew Wilson · 6 ep
- Amelia BullmoreHelen Preger · 6 ep
- Marc WarrenDominic Foy · 6 ep
- Rebekah StatonLiz · 6 ep
- Benedict WongPete Cheng · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 May 2003
- Last aired
- 22 June 2003
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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State of Play: quick answers
Is State of Play worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of State of Play are there?
State of Play has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is State of Play finished?
Yes. State of Play ended in 2003, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is State of Play on?
State of Play isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
State of Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
State of Play is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like State of Play?
If you liked State of Play, try Cross, Fool Me Once, Above Suspicion.
Who created State of Play?
State of Play was created by Paul Abbott and stars Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald.