Series

Playing It Straight

★ 8.5(2)200548m2 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 2005-04-08
Runtime: 48m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 14
Network: Channel 4, E4
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lion Television

About Playing It Straight

Playing It Straight is a 2005 web series in the Reality genre, starring Jameela Jamil, Alan Carr and Cara Finnegan. It spans 2 seasons and 14 episodes, and originally aired on Channel 4 and E4. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Playing It Straight in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Series 16 eps · 2005

Series 28 eps · 2012

Cast

Jameela Jamil

Herself - Presenter

Alan Carr

Narrator (voice)

Cara Finnegan

Herself (uncredited)

Gary Albert Hughes

Gerald the Troubadour (uncredited)

Robert Castell

Pablo the Troubadour (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

competitionsexual identitysexualityromancemale homosexualitydatingtroubadourstereotypehidden identitydating showbachelorette

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Playing It Straight in Canada?+

Playing It Straight is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Playing It Straight on Netflix?+

Playing It Straight is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Playing It Straight are there?+

Playing It Straight has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total.

Who stars in Playing It Straight?+

Playing It Straight stars Jameela Jamil, Alan Carr, Cara Finnegan, Gary Albert Hughes and Robert Castell.

When did Playing It Straight come out?+

Playing It Straight is a 2005 web series.

What genre is Playing It Straight?+

Playing It Straight is Reality series.