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Playing It Straight

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 8, 2005
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 14
  • Networks: Channel 4, E4
  • Genres: Reality
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Playing It Straight(2005)

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (1 votes)

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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Series 1

6 episodes • 2005

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The guy who shocked everyone.Apr 8, 20050.0
2The guy who accused Zoe.Apr 15, 20050.0
3The guy who doesn't reveal a thing.Apr 22, 20050.0
4The guy who gets carted away.Apr 29, 20050.0
5The guy who reveals him self gay.May 6, 20050.0
6The guy who Zoe chooses!May 13, 20050.0
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Series 2

8 episodes • 2012

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1Episode 1Jan 9, 20120.0
2Episode 2Jan 16, 20120.0
3Episode 3Jan 23, 20120.0
4Episode 4Jan 30, 20120.0
5Episode 5Feb 6, 20120.0
6Episode 6Feb 13, 20120.0
7Episode 7Feb 20, 20120.0
8Episode 8Feb 27, 20120.0

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