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==Outline== |
==Outline== |
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Inspired by |
Inspired by [[Pete Davies]]'s book ''I Lost My Heart to the Belles'' – which was written about a real-life club, the [[Doncaster Belles]] – ''Playing the Field'' ran for five series, from 8 March 1998 to 10 February 2002, with scripts by, amongst others, [[Kay Mellor]], [[Sally Wainwright]] and [[Gaynor Faye]]. |
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Despite being set in South Yorkshire, much of the location filming took place in [[Ilkeston]], [[Derbyshire]], although the fifth (and final) series was filmed around Leeds; whilst the theme song, "Blue" by [[Alison Moyet]], was originally a B-side track about the singer's love of [[Southend United FC]]. A young [[Marsha Thomason]] |
Despite being set in South Yorkshire, much of the location filming took place in [[Ilkeston]], [[Derbyshire]], although the fifth (and final) series was filmed around Leeds; whilst the theme song, "Blue" by [[Alison Moyet]], was originally a B-side track about the singer's love of [[Southend United FC]]. A young [[Marsha Thomason]] – who has since appeared in [[United States|U.S.]] shows ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' and ''[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]]'' – featured in the first three series of ''Playing the Field''. The first four series have been released on DVD in the UK, but the fifth has yet{{as of?|date=April 2022}} to be made available. |
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==Main cast== |
==Main cast== |
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*[[Lorraine Ashbourne]] |
*[[Lorraine Ashbourne]] ... Geraldine Powell |
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*[[Melanie Hill]] |
*[[Melanie Hill]] ... Rita Dolan |
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*Jo McInnes |
*Jo McInnes ... Jo Mullen |
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*[[Lesley Sharp]] |
*[[Lesley Sharp]] ... Theresa Mullen |
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*[[Marsha Thomason]] |
*[[Marsha Thomason]] ... Sharon 'Shazza' Pearce |
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*Saira Todd |
*Saira Todd ... Gabrielle 'Gabby' Holmes |
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*[[Debra Stephenson]] |
*[[Debra Stephenson]] ... Diane Powell |
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*Tracy Whitwell |
*Tracy Whitwell ... Angie Gill |
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*Emma Rydall |
*Emma Rydall ... Mikey |
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*Olivia Caffrey |
*Olivia Caffrey ... Kate Howard |
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*[[Gaynor Faye]] |
*[[Gaynor Faye]] ... Holly Quinn |
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*[[Claudie Blakley]] |
*[[Claudie Blakley]] ... Kelly Powell |
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*[[James Nesbitt]] |
*[[James Nesbitt]] ... James Dolan |
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*[[Tim Dantay]] |
*[[Tim Dantay]] ... Dave Powell |
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*[[Nicholas Gleaves]] |
*[[Nicholas Gleaves]] ... Rick Powell |
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*[[Ralph Ineson]] |
*[[Ralph Ineson]] ... Luke Mullen |
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*[[Chris Walker (actor)|Chris Walker]] |
*[[Chris Walker (actor)|Chris Walker]] ... Matthew Mullen |
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*[[John Thomson (comedian)|John Thomson]] |
*[[John Thomson (comedian)|John Thomson]] ... Eddie Ryan |
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*[[James Thornton (actor)|James Thornton]] |
*[[James Thornton (actor)|James Thornton]] ... Scott |
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*[[Lee Ross (actor)|Lee Ross]] |
*[[Lee Ross (actor)|Lee Ross]] ... Ryan Pratt |
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*[[James Ellis (actor)|James Ellis]] |
*[[James Ellis (actor)|James Ellis]] ... Mr. Mullen |
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*[[Brigit Forsyth]] |
*[[Brigit Forsyth]] ... Francine Pratt |
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*[[Elizabeth Spriggs]] |
*[[Elizabeth Spriggs]] ... Mrs. Mullen |
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*[[Ricky Tomlinson]] |
*[[Ricky Tomlinson]] ... Jim Pratt |
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*[[Jason O'Mara]] |
*[[Jason O'Mara]] ... Lee Quinn |
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*Tom Moore |
*Tom Moore ... Martin Dolan |
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*[[Stephanie Putson]] ... Heidi |
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*[[Kelli Hollis]] … Lizzie Makin |
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==Episodes== |
==Episodes== |
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'''Series 1''' |
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===Series overview=== |
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|DirectedBy=[[Robert Knights]] |
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|WrittenBy=[[Gaynor Faye]] |
|WrittenBy=[[Gaynor Faye]]<ref name="GaynorMellor">As Gaynor Mellor.</ref> |
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==Home media== |
==Home media== |
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The first four series of ''Playing the Field'' have been made available via |
The first four series of ''Playing the Field'' have been made available via Universal Playback. |
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* ''Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2'' (VHS) |
* ''Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2'' (VHS) – 23 October 2000 |
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* ''Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4'' (VHS) |
* ''Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4'' (VHS) – 23 October 2000 |
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* ''Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2'' (DVD) |
* ''Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2'' (DVD) – 29 January 2007 (released as "Seasons 1 & 2") |
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* ''Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4'' (DVD) |
* ''Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4'' (DVD) – 23 April 2007 (released as "Seasons 3 & 4") |
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Series 5, which was broadcast in 2002 has not received a VHS release, nor has it been released on DVD. |
Series 5, which was broadcast in 2002 has not received a VHS release, nor has it been released on DVD. |
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*{{IMDb title|id=0144728|title=Playing the Field}} |
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Latest revision as of 18:34, 23 July 2024
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Playing the Field | |
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Created by | Kay Mellor |
Country of origin | Vereinigtes Königreich |
Original language | Englisch |
No. of series | 5 |
No. of episodes | 32 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Charles Brand Tessa Ross Kay Mellor |
Producers | Kathleen Hutchison Hugh Warren Greg Brenman Lis Steele |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company | Tiger Aspect Productions |
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Network | BBC One |
Release | 8 March 1998 10 February 2002 | –
Playing the Field is a BBC television drama series following the lives of the Castlefield Blues, a fictitious female football team from South Yorkshire.
Outline
[edit]Inspired by Pete Davies's book I Lost My Heart to the Belles – which was written about a real-life club, the Doncaster Belles – Playing the Field ran for five series, from 8 March 1998 to 10 February 2002, with scripts by, amongst others, Kay Mellor, Sally Wainwright and Gaynor Faye.
Despite being set in South Yorkshire, much of the location filming took place in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, although the fifth (and final) series was filmed around Leeds; whilst the theme song, "Blue" by Alison Moyet, was originally a B-side track about the singer's love of Southend United FC. A young Marsha Thomason – who has since appeared in U.S. shows Las Vegas and Lost – featured in the first three series of Playing the Field. The first four series have been released on DVD in the UK, but the fifth has yet[as of?] to be made available.
Main cast
[edit]- Lorraine Ashbourne ... Geraldine Powell
- Melanie Hill ... Rita Dolan
- Jo McInnes ... Jo Mullen
- Lesley Sharp ... Theresa Mullen
- Marsha Thomason ... Sharon 'Shazza' Pearce
- Saira Todd ... Gabrielle 'Gabby' Holmes
- Debra Stephenson ... Diane Powell
- Tracy Whitwell ... Angie Gill
- Emma Rydall ... Mikey
- Olivia Caffrey ... Kate Howard
- Gaynor Faye ... Holly Quinn
- Claudie Blakley ... Kelly Powell
- James Nesbitt ... James Dolan
- Tim Dantay ... Dave Powell
- Nicholas Gleaves ... Rick Powell
- Ralph Ineson ... Luke Mullen
- Chris Walker ... Matthew Mullen
- John Thomson ... Eddie Ryan
- James Thornton ... Scott
- Lee Ross ... Ryan Pratt
- James Ellis ... Mr. Mullen
- Brigit Forsyth ... Francine Pratt
- Elizabeth Spriggs ... Mrs. Mullen
- Ricky Tomlinson ... Jim Pratt
- Jason O'Mara ... Lee Quinn
- Tom Moore ... Martin Dolan
- Stephanie Putson ... Heidi
- Kelli Hollis … Lizzie Makin
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 6 | 8 March 1998 | 12 April 1998 | |
2 | 7 | 18 February 1999 | 1 April 1999 | |
3 | 6 | 1 February 2000 | 9 March 2000 | |
4 | 7 | 13 July 2000 | 24 August 2000 | |
5 | 6 | 6 January 2002 | 10 February 2002 |
Series 1 (1998)
[edit]Episode | Titel | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | "Episode 1" | Paul Seed | Kay Mellor | 8 March 1998 |
2 | "Episode 2" | Paul Seed | Kay Mellor | 15 March 1998 |
3 | "Episode 3" | Paul Seed | Kay Mellor | 22 March 1998 |
4 | "Episode 4" | Catherine Morshead | Kay Mellor | 29 March 1998 |
5 | "Episode 5" | Catherine Morshead | Kay Mellor | 5 April 1998 |
6 | "Episode 6" | Catherine Morshead | Kay Mellor | 12 April 1998 |
Series 2 (1999)
[edit]Episode | Titel | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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7 | "Episode 1" | Nicholas Laughland | Kay Mellor | 18 February 1999 |
8 | "Episode 2" | Nicholas Laughland | Kay Mellor | 25 February 1999 |
9 | "Episode 3" | Nicholas Laughland | Kay Mellor | 4 March 1999 |
10 | "Episode 4" | Nicholas Laughland | Sally Wainwright | 11 March 1999 |
11 | "Episode 5" | Robin Sheppard | Valerie Windsor | 18 March 1999 |
12 | "Episode 6" | Robin Sheppard | Valerie Windsor | 25 March 1999 |
13 | "Episode 7" | Robin Sheppard | Sally Wainwright | 1 April 1999 |
Series 3 (2000)
[edit]Episode | Titel | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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14 | "Episode 1" | Dermot Boyd | Kay Mellor | 1 February 2000 |
15 | "Episode 2" | Dermot Boyd | Katie Baxendale | 8 February 2000 |
16 | "Episode 3" | Dermot Boyd | Jan McVerry | 15 February 2000 |
17 | "Episode 4" | David Innes Edwards | Kay Mellor | 24 February 2000 |
18 | "Episode 5" | David Innes Edwards | Kay Mellor | 2 March 2000 |
19 | "Episode 6" | David Innes Edwards | Katie Baxendale | 9 March 2000 |
Series 4 (2000)
[edit]Episode | Titel | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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20 | "Episode 1" | Alrick Riley | Sally Wainwright | 13 July 2000 |
21 | "Episode 2" | Alrick Riley | Katie Baxendale | 20 July 2000 |
22 | "Episode 3" | Alrick Riley | Greg Snow | 27 July 2000 |
23 | "Episode 4" | Dermot Boyd | Sally Wainwright | 3 August 2000 |
24 | "Episode 5" | Dermot Boyd | Katie Baxendale | 10 August 2000 |
25 | "Episode 6" | Dermot Boyd | Russell Lewis | 17 August 2000 |
26 | "Episode 7" | Dermot Boyd | Greg Snow | 24 August 2000 |
Series 5 (2002)
[edit]Episode | Titel | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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27 | "Episode 1" | Robert Knights | Gaynor Faye[1] | 6 January 2002 |
28 | "Episode 2" | Robert Knights | Gaynor Faye[1] | 13 January 2002 |
29 | "Episode 3" | Andrew Margetson | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 20 January 2002 |
30 | "Episode 4" | Andrew Margetson | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 27 January 2002 |
31 | "Episode 5" | Rob Bailey | Katie Baxendale | 3 February 2002 |
32 | "Episode 6" | Rob Bailey | Katie Baxendale | 10 February 2002 |
Ratings
[edit]Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Weekly Rank |
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2.1 | 18 February 1999 | 8,160,000 | 18 |
2.2 | 25 February 1999 | 7,490,000 | 22 |
2.3 | 4 March 1999 | 7.200,000 | 22 |
2.4 | 11 March 1999 | Under 6,050,000 | K.A. |
2.5 | 18 March 1999 | 7,090,000 | 24 |
2.6 | 25 March 1999 | 7,710,000 | 18 |
2.7 | 1 April 1999 | 7,770,000 | 17 |
Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Weekly Rank |
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3.1 | 1 February 2000 | Under 6,490,000 | K.A. |
3.2 | 8 February 2000 | 7,430,000 | 18 |
3.3 | 15 February 2000 | 7,730,000 | 17 |
3.4 | 24 February 2000 | 6,010,000 | 30 |
3.5 | 2 March 2000 | 6,930,000 | 22 |
3.6 | 9 March 2000 | 6,290,000 | 27 |
Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Weekly Rank |
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4.1 | 13 July 2000 | 6,440,000 | 12 |
4.2 | 20 July 2000 | 5,310,000 | 25 |
4.3 | 27 July 2000 | 5,670,000 | 24 |
4.4 | 3 August 2000 | 5,760,000 | 19 |
4.5 | 10 August 2000 | 5,450,000 | 26 |
4.6 | 17 August 2000 | 5,650,000 | 27 |
4.7 | 24 August 2000 | 6,020,000 | 18 |
Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | BBC Weekly Rank |
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5.1 | 6 January 2002 | 6,160,000 | 17 |
5.2 | 13 January 2002 | 5,250,000 | 25 |
5.3 | 20 January 2002 | 5,290,000 | 25 |
5.4 | 27 January 2002 | Under 4,700,000 | K.A. |
5.5 | 3 February 2002 | Under 4,430,000 | K.A. |
5.6 | 10 February 2002 | Under 4,490,000 | K.A. |
Home media
[edit]The first four series of Playing the Field have been made available via Universal Playback.
- Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2 (VHS) – 23 October 2000
- Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4 (VHS) – 23 October 2000
- Playing the Field: Series 1 & 2 (DVD) – 29 January 2007 (released as "Seasons 1 & 2")
- Playing the Field: Series 3 & 4 (DVD) – 23 April 2007 (released as "Seasons 3 & 4")
Series 5, which was broadcast in 2002 has not received a VHS release, nor has it been released on DVD.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 1998 British television series debuts
- 2002 British television series endings
- 1990s British drama television series
- 2000s British drama television series
- BBC television dramas
- Television series by Banijay
- Television series by Tiger Aspect Productions
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows set in South Yorkshire