Playing It Straight

Playing It Straight

Playing It Straight

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Playing It Straight

2005- 2012

2 Seasons

14 Episodes

8.5(2 votes)

Ended

Reality

Overview

The reality game show that throws down the ultimate gaydar gauntlet, with money at stake for the man who can 'play it straight'.

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Production Companies

Lion Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Jameela Jamil

Herself - Presenter

Jameela Jamil

Acting

Alan Carr

Narrator (voice)

Alan Carr

Acting

Cara Finnegan

Herself (uncredited)

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Sound

Gary Albert Hughes

Gerald the Troubadour (uncredited)

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Sound

Robert Castell

Pablo the Troubadour (uncredited)

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