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State of Play

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: May 18, 2003
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: BBC One, BBC Four
  • Genres: Mystery, Drama, Crime
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State of Play(2003)

TMDB Rating: 7.5 (104 votes)

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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Season 1

6 episodes • 2003Avg: 8.2

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Episode 1May 18, 20038.0
2Episode 2May 25, 20038.3
3Episode 3Jun 1, 20038.3
4Episode 4Jun 8, 20037.7
5Episode 5Jun 15, 20038.0
6Episode 6Jun 22, 20038.7

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