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When a pizza delivery driver is shot dead in south London, a tenacious detective goes after the people traffickers behind his murder and unravels a conspiracy that goes to the top.


The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.

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
State of Play is a mystery, drama, crime series that first aired in 2003 exploring themes of london, england, journalist, murder, conspiracy, political thriller. Created by Susie Conklin, it stars Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald. 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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