He has appeared in many popular television dramas such as The Lakes , State of Play and two BAFTA award-winning serials ; Clocking Off and Sex Traffic . His film roles include Human Traffic and 24 Hour Party People . He has also starred in many highly acclaimed award-winning television dramas such as The Lakes , Cracker , State of Play , Crime and Punishment , Clocking Off and Sex Traffic and films such as Human Traffic , Wonderland and 24 Hour Party People .