State of Play

An ambitious MP and an investigative journalist become involved in a conspiracy.

Cal discovers that Stephen has been lying to him; Della realises that her own life is in danger.

After being released from jail, Cal colludes with DCI Bell in a plan to smoke out the hit man.

Stephen, furious about the affair between Cal and Anne, tells the press in the hope of destroying Cal's reputation.

Stephen's desperation leads him to Cal's door who reveals that Sonia must have been planted in his office. Stephen remains adamant that this isn't possible - only his secretary Greer was involved in her appointment.

Stephen is now obsessed with finding out who knew Sonia to be a plant and who is protecting George Fergus.