SummaryWelcome to the State of Play guide. State of Play was one of the BBC's most innovative conspiracy dramas. The storyline and pacey dialogue kept the viewers riveted right till the end. This very contemporary drama was set in modern day Westminster. In 2004 the show was nominated for a Bafta award for Best Drama Serial. David Morrissey was nomin... Read More
State of Play
Season 1 Premiere:
May 18, 2003
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State of Play is one of those series where a moment's brilliance is rivaled by the very next scene, a careening thriller that gives credence to the idea that there may not be any better format for telling an impact story than over the course of four or six hours. [16 Apr 2004, p.E1]
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On "State of Play" and Prime Suspect, ordinary men and women take center stage and hold it beautifully. [16 Apr 2004, p.E1]
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State of Play is one of the best dramas about a newspaper since "All the President's Men." [16 Apr 2004, p.131]
Dec 7, 2011
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A continually surprising thriller that maintains an air of imminent danger through its five or so hours (in six episodes), State of Play is a grander, more romantic creation [than Prime Suspect 6].
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Production Company:
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- Endor Productions
Initial Release Date:May 18, 2003
Number of seasons:1 Season
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Royal Television Society, UK
• 4 Wins & 8 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
