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State of Play•Season 1•Episode 3

Episode 3

8.1/10 · 289 votesJun 1, 200360 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Cal is released on bail. In order to get a decoy for Della, Cal arranges to get a story to the press about his release. Cal has now become a target for the hit man and needs police protection. DCI Bell questions Stephen Collins and

Directed byDavid Yates

Written byPaul Abbott

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Season 1 Episodes6

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Cast13

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

Rebekah Staton

Liz

Benedict Wong

Pete Cheng

Crew2

David Yates

Director

Paul Abbott

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 3" is episode 3 of State of Play season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 289 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by David Yates and written by Paul Abbott, it aired on June 1, 2003.

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