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Playing the Field

  • TV Series
  • 1998–20021998–2002
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
325
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POPULARITY
4,526
5,771
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Playing the Field (1998)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Sport
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of the Castlefield Blues, an underfunded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire... Read allThe on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of the Castlefield Blues, an underfunded, 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 th... Read allThe on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of the Castlefield Blues, an underfunded, 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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
325
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,526
5,771
  • Stars
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Jo McInnes
    • Melanie Hill
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  • Stars
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Jo McInnes
    • Melanie Hill
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    • 6User reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Luke Mullenas Luke Mullen
    32 episodes32 eps • 1998–2002
    Jo McInnes
    • Jo Mullenas Jo Mullen
    32 episodes32 eps • 1998–2002
    Melanie Hill
    Melanie Hill
    • Rita Dolanas Rita Dolan
    31 episodes31 eps • 1998–2002
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Geraldine Powellas Geraldine Powell…
    31 episodes31 eps • 1998–2002
    Chris Walker
    • Matthew Mullenas Matthew Mullen
    30 episodes30 eps • 1998–2002
    Ricky Tomlinson
    Ricky Tomlinson
    • Jim Prattas Jim Pratt
    29 episodes29 eps • 1998–2002
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    • Mrs Mullenas Mrs Mullen…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1998–2002
    James Ellis
    • Mr Mullenas Mr Mullen…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1998–2002
    Tim Dantay
    • Dave Powellas Dave Powell
    25 episodes25 eps • 1998–2002
    Nicholas Gleaves
    Nicholas Gleaves
    • Rick Powellas Rick Powell
    23 episodes23 eps • 1998–2002
    Brigit Forsyth
    • Francine Prattas Francine Pratt
    22 episodes22 eps • 1998–2002
    Lesley Sharp
    Lesley Sharp
    • Theresa Mullenas Theresa Mullen
    20 episodes20 eps • 1998–2000
    Emma Rydal
    Emma Rydal
    • Mikeyas Mikey…
    20 episodes20 eps • 1998–2000
    Marsha Thomason
    Marsha Thomason
    • Sharon Pearceas Sharon Pearce…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1998–2000
    Tom Moore
    • Martin Dolanas Martin Dolan
    19 episodes19 eps • 1998–2002
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Eddie Ryanas Eddie Ryan
    16 episodes16 eps • 1998–2000
    Debra Stephenson
    Debra Stephenson
    • Diane Powellas Diane Powell
    16 episodes16 eps • 1998–2000
    Lee Ross
    Lee Ross
    • Ryan Prattas Ryan Pratt
    15 episodes15 eps • 1999–2000
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    Storyline

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    The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of the Castlefield Blues, an underfunded, 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. —Mark Smith <msmith@osi.co.uk>
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    • Trivia
      Playing The Field was mainly filmed in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. They played football at The Stanton Institute Rugby Ground, and Scala Cinema was the basis of the nightclub scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in James Ellis: An Actor's Life (2007)

    User reviews6

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    I really enjoyed this series but why are none of the regular cast members listed on this page? Lesley Sharp and Lorraine Ashbourne to name just two of them. Mrs Mullen, Mr Mullen, Matthew Mullen, Luke Mullen, Jo Mullen, Theresa Mullen, Geraldine, Dave, Rick all of them are missing! What's going on? I tried to find out the name of an actress who was in this series and her name is not listed. A lot of the actors in this series have gone on to star in many other very watchable programmes. It is disappointing when you look for information on this site and it is missing. I looked for details of a recent programme and there was no information about it at all! I know it must take some time to catch up but I really find this site useful and have been quite disappointed lately with it.
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    • calicoco
    • Oct 29, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 8, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rankkareita ja mustia sukkia
    • Filming locations
      • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Tiger Aspect Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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