State of Play 2003
What is State of Play?
State of Play is a television series first released in 2003. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- First aired
- May 18, 2003
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Four
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
State of Play is a television series first released in 2003. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by BBC One, BBC Four. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist investigates a political researcher's death, exposing deep ties between government and corporate interests.”
- compelling investigative narrative
- strong central performances
- dense plot requires close attention
Watch it if you enjoy complex British political dramas involving investigative journalism.
The series features themes of murder, political corruption, and professional intrigue.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc May 18, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 25, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jun 1, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jun 8, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Jun 15, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jun 22, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a newspaper's investigation into the death of a young political researcher.
Who wrote the series?
The series was written by Paul Abbott.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by David Yates.
Where was it first broadcast?
It was first broadcast on BBC One in 2003.
Who stars in the series?
The cast includes John Simm, Philip Glenister, Kelly Macdonald, and David Morrissey.
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