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State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003] [DVD]

John Simm (Actor), Kelly MacDonald (Actor), David Yates (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: John Simm, Kelly MacDonald, James McAvoy, David Morrissey, Bill Nighy
  • Directors: David Yates
  • Writers: Paul Abbott
  • Producers: Hilary Bevan Jones
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 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 (106 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007ZD6YK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank:: 232 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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    #16 in  DVD > Television > TV Series
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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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164 of 168 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding, 21 Sep 2006
This review is from: State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003] [DVD] (DVD)
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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79 of 81 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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87 of 90 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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This review is from: State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003] [DVD] (DVD)
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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4.0 out of 5 stars State of Play
Very enjoyable mini-series which could hardly fail given the number of excellent actors involved in the production. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jamboaa1

5.0 out of 5 stars State of Play
This was a wonderful drama series in 2003 and it is just as good to watch now. Full of great actors such as David Morrissey and John Simm it is a thriller that has you gripped... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. P. McGregor

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Television
If you want to compare this to the movie of the same title released in 2009, don't. This series is far superior in every possible way. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. M. Dutcher

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling!

Superb show which is a non-stop ride from beginning to the very last minute- Great cast . Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good thriller-it will keep you glued to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. MOORE

5.0 out of 5 stars great drama, great performances
top quality drama/thriller from the bbc. it's well worth the 3 or 4 quid it is to buy. brilliant for a lazy evening.
Published 2 months ago by D. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A first class political thriller that leads the viewer on without missing a beat. Constant twists and turns mesmerise and the cast is first class. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark Mewell

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good quality TV drama for your buck
Entertaining hook-um about the corridors of power - that takes time to go through its twists, turns and red herrings. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter H

5.0 out of 5 stars State of the Art State of Play
This is riveting stuff - a complex storyline that unravels at just the right rate, brilliantly acted by all involved, and gives a real insight into behind-the-scenes journalism... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jill

3.0 out of 5 stars Involving...
This certainly passed the time and it's nice to see a Brit pack of actors firing on all cylinders (Kelly Mcdonald, John Simm, David Morrissey, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy...). Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Barrett

3.0 out of 5 stars Journalists must laugh their socks off when they see this stuff
I found this a collection of cliches from start to finish. The plucky young reporters who'll stop at nothing to get to THE TRUTH as if investigative journalism hadn't been seen... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bob Monroe

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