State of Play
TV-14 2003 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.4 · Mystery , Drama , Crime
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The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
Created by Paul Abbott
Networks: BBC One, BBC Four
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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
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