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  • Actors: John Simm, Kelly Macdonald, David Morrissey, Bill Nighy, Amelia Bullmore
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 25 April 2005
  • Run Time: 340 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007ZD6YK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 194 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Shameless writer Paul Abbott’s acclaimed BBC drama follows the connection between the death of a politician’s research assistant and the death of a drug dealer. Stephen Collins (David Morrissey, Basic Instinct 2) is an ambitious, high-flying British politician. Cal McAffrey (John Simm, Life On Mars ) is Collins’ former campaign manager who is now an investigative journalist. One day, Collins’ research assistant mysteriously falls to her death on London Underground. A revelation about Collins’ relationship with his assistant soon hits the headlines. A young suspected drug dealer is murdered. The two apparently unconnected deaths lead to a web of intrigue. Friendships are tested and lives are put on the line as it unfolds. The drama is a taut six-part conspiracy thriller looking at the relationship between politics, big business and the press. Also stars Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Kelly MacDonald (Trainspotting).

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133 of 136 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding, 21 Sep 2006
I missed this when it aired on TV and bought the DVD on a friend's recommendation. I'm gald I did, this is outstanding. Interesting to see a pre 'Life on Mars' pairing of John Simm and Philip Glenister (surely a Regan for the new millenium) David Morrisey and Bill Nighy also turn in very convincing performances.
The chief tenet of the show is that politicians will go to almost any length to manipulate events to their advantage, but there is a massively unexpected twist in the denouement that makes this worth watching alone,
Buy or borrow this - you won't regret it.
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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant plot, great suspense, 16 Mar 2006
By Mr. Philip Parkinson "philip16037" (newcastle) - See all my reviews
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This series has it all, no stopping for tea, just sit and watch, suspense, intrigue, sex, humour, real life thrills this has it all. Once you start be prepared for six hours infront of the television. What an ending, a hitchcock masterpiece if ever i saw one. Just brilliant, rent it, buy it, own it, whatever, just watch it.
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84 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe took the BBC 2 years to release the DVD!, 1 May 2005
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Having watched this programme 2 years ago (originally transmitted May/June 03 I was really annoyed with myself when I missed the last episode and hadn't recorded it. When I saw it on amazon a few weeks ago to pre-order i knew I just had to own it to see the ending and believe me I wasn't disappointed.

This is a fatastic politcal thriller written by the wonderful Paul Abbott that stars david Morrissey, John Simm and Bill Nighy. I don't want to give too much away about the plot but if you are a fan of political drama this DVD is a must.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not all its cracked up to be
I didn't see this when it was screened on BBC back in 2003 (I think) and I was really looking forward to watching it. Read more
Published 8 days ago by GRUMPY JOHN CUMBERNAULD

5.0 out of 5 stars great Tv show
Stunning 6 hour show. The only let down is that it could be even longer!
Published 1 month ago by A. D. SOUSA

4.0 out of 5 stars State Of Play, the TV Series
Having recently seen the film, and having been disappointed by it, I revisited the original TV series. The gap in quality between the two is considerable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael J. Wyatt

5.0 out of 5 stars a GREAT state of play
As good as I remembered it from years ago.
To put it simply,great then,great now!
Nuff said!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. M. Ashburn

5.0 out of 5 stars The original & best.
The finest political thriller in years. Please don't watch the Hollywood movie, just watch this.
Published 1 month ago by P. L. Clews

3.0 out of 5 stars Good political thriller
Good political thriller, but I wouldn't give it more than 3. Quite a few holes, and it is difficult viewing, have to really focus and easy to miss a few crucial links. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Patel

5.0 out of 5 stars State of Play
How did I miss this series on TV!!! I found it on Amazon when I was looking for DVD's with particular artists. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda Joynson

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
Bought this, decided to watch first episode before evening class - missed class as watched another two - tonight watch rest. Can't wait!
Published 2 months ago by Lazy Kipper

5.0 out of 5 stars state of Play
State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003] [DVD]
Excellent political thriller, starring John Sim and David Morrisey. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. G. Wheatley

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe the reviews brilliant
Thoroughly entertaining, great plot, great casting, great actors, very entertaining throughout. A must for your DVD collection.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Robin Patrick

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