TV series
Playing the Field
1998–2002, English, on BBC One. Created by Kay Mellor.
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire in the north of England whose loyalty to the team, the game and each other far exceeds their chances of ever winning the championship.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 32
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
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Latest episode
S5 E6: Episode 6
Aired 10 February 2002
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Kay MellorCreator
- Marsha ThomasonSharon Pearce · 32 ep
- Gaynor FayeHolly Quinn · 32 ep
- Debra StephensonDiane Powell · 32 ep
- Lorraine AshbourneGeraldine Powell · 32 ep
- Lesley SharpTheresa Mullen · 32 ep
- Melanie HillRita Dolan · 32 ep
- Nicholas GleavesRick Powell · 32 ep
- Ricky TomlinsonCast · 32 ep
- Tim DantayCast · 32 ep
- Tracy WhitwellCast · 32 ep
- Saira ToddCast · 32 ep
- James NesbittCast · 32 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 March 1998
- Last aired
- 10 February 2002
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Playing the Field: quick answers
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How many seasons of Playing the Field are there?
Playing the Field has 5 seasons and 32 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Playing the Field finished?
Yes. Playing the Field ended in 2002, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Playing the Field suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Playing the Field?
If you liked Playing the Field, try Sullivan's Crossing, Star, Swagger.
Who created Playing the Field?
Playing the Field was created by Kay Mellor and stars Marsha Thomason, Gaynor Faye, Debra Stephenson.