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State Of Play

  • 1 Series
  • 6 Episodes
  • Category: UK Drama
  • Subtitles available

Drama exploring the murder of an MP's young researcher, leading journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.

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All episodes for series 1 of State Of Play

  • S1 E1

    A high-flying Labour MP is plunged into domestic scandal by the death of his lover.

  • S1 E2

    Cal's professionalism is tested when he discovers that Stephen has been lying to him.

  • S1 E3

    Cal is released from jail, and colludes with DCI Bell in a plan to smoke out the hit man.

  • S1 E4

    A furious Stephen tells the press about Cal and Anne's affair, but soon regrets it.

  • S1 E5

    Cal obtains a confession from Dominic Foy, which sends Stephen over the edge.

  • S1 E6

    Stephen is now obsessed with finding out who knew Sonia to be a plant.

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