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State of Play

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Journalists uncover a government conspiracy when a young politician's assistant and mistress is killed.

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John Simm
Cal McCaffrey
David Morrissey
Stephen Collins
Kelly MacDonald
Della Smith

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Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Sun, May 18, 200352 mins

Paparazzi descend on Member of Parliament Stephen Collins following the mysterious death of his research assistant. A drug dealer is killed execution style. News reporter Cal McCaffrey investigates.

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Awards

  • 2004 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor - winner
  • 2004 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - winner
  • 2004 - Writer's Award - - winner
  • 2004 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials - nominated

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