Drama

State of Play: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: State of Play
Genre: Drama
Cast: David Morrissey, John Simm, Bill Nighy, Kelly Macdonald, Polly Walker

BBC (U.K.) drama series (2003–2003), 1 season.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 11, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

State of Play is a drama series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2003 with 1 season and 6 episodes. State of Play has ended. Its final episode aired on June 22, 2003.

U.S. premiere: May 18, 2003
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: June 22, 2003

Where to watch State of Play season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch State of Play season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	May 18, 2003 – June 22, 2003	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

State of Play season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Sun, May 18, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Sun, May 25, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Sun, Jun 1, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Sun, Jun 8, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Sun, Jun 15, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Sun, Jun 22, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About State of Play

State of Play is a drama series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2003 with 1 season and 6 episodes. State of Play has ended. Its final episode aired on June 22, 2003.

Season 1: Season 1 of State of Play aired from May 18, 2003 to June 22, 2003 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired May 18, 2003)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): David Morrissey (Stephen Collins), John Simm (Cal McCaffrey), Bill Nighy (Cameron Foster), Kelly Macdonald (Della Smith), Polly Walker (Anne Collins)

Common questions

How many seasons of State of Play are there?

State of Play has 1 season and 6 episodes listed, airing from May 18, 2003 to June 22, 2003.

Is State of Play cancelled or ended?

State of Play has ended. Its final episode aired on June 22, 2003.

Where can I watch State of Play?

State of Play originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.