TV series
Playing It Straight
2005–2012, English, on Channel 4 & E4.
The reality game show that throws down the ultimate gaydar gauntlet, with money at stake for the man who can 'play it straight'.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S2 E8: Episode 8
Aired 27 February 2012
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Jameela JamilSelf - Presenter · 8 ep
- Alan CarrSelf - Narrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Cara FinneganSelf · 8 ep
- Gary Albert HughesSelf - Gerald the Troubadour (uncredited) · 8 ep
- Robert CastellSelf - Pablo the Troubadour (uncredited) · 8 ep
- Zoe HardmanSelf (uncredited) · 6 ep
- Alan CummingSelf - Narrator (voice) · 6 ep
- June SarpongSelf - Presenter · 6 ep
- Brian BeacockSelf - Troubadour · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 April 2005
- Last aired
- 27 February 2012
- Network
- Channel 4, E4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Reality
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Playing It Straight: quick answers
Is Playing It Straight worth watching?
Playing It Straight doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Playing It Straight are there?
Playing It Straight has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is Playing It Straight finished?
Yes. Playing It Straight ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Playing It Straight suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Playing It Straight yet.
What shows are like Playing It Straight?
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